Best Georgia Piper Podcasts (2026)

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Rasslin 119: ICW 1981 (Waffle House Madness, Sugarhold Escape, Miss Macho, Broomfield's Sister) 1:34:41

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Regional Rasslin' #119 has arrived, with Ray Russell & guest Steve Crawford talking Angelo Poffo's ICW in 1981. We cover it all from the year of 81, from the dark Crusher Broomfield storyline to Randy Savage's run-in with the law at the local Waffle House, from Pez Whatley as "Miss Macho" to the infamous Bob Roop Sugarhold Challenge escape by Willi…

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Rasslin 118: Georgia MARCH/APRIL 1982 (Blindfolds, Leather Straps, Rich vs. Sawyer, Orndorff) 1:29:10

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Regional Rasslin' makes its triumphant return as Guest Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss THREE WEEKS of Georgia Wrestling as we close out March and tackle the first several weeks of April in 1982! The Dusty Rhodes vs. Ole Anderson feud rages on as they prepare for a "Minnesota Logger's" Blindfold Match! Feuds entertwine as Dick Slater, Tommy…

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Rasslin 117: Memphis 6/22/85 (Behold... Bota, The Witch Doctor!) 1:43:04

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Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Gene Jackson joining Ray Russell to look at Memphis Wrestling for June 22th - 28th, 1985, featuring the debut of Manager Leslie Floyd Cretchman III and... BOTA, THE WITCH DOCTOR!!! Plus, more terrible booking from Tom Renesto, another title change, Jerry Lawler has his own vision, more legends are dusted off for …

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Rasslin 116: Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, & Mid-South, OH MY! (3 Episodes in 1!!!) 2:50:39

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This week, the Regional Rasslin' Podcast brings you not one, not two, but three full episodes of our sister program Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled from Patreon.com/WrestleCopia, absolutely FREE! A sample of one of the many Video-Cast Series we offer at Patreon. Co-Host Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell as they discuss Mid-Atlantic Wrestling from January 1…

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Rasslin 115: Georgia Wrestling March 15 - 28, 1982 (Piper Warns Slater, "Don't Call Me RODNEY!") 1:55:46

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This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling in March of 1982 as Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward are back to break it down! Dick Slater arrives and wants a piece of Roddy "Don't call me RODNEY" Piper! Plus, Bunkhouse Return match is set up between Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen vs. Dusty Rhodes & Terry Funk! Ron Bass with an u…

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Rasslin 114: The Poffo's ICW 1980 (Wee Willie Takes a Macho Elbow, Landel & Gang Debut!) 1:18:48

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This week, Regional Rasslin returns to once again discuss the greatest outlaw promotion of all time, the Poffo Family's ICW based ouf of Lexington, Kentucky. Steve Crawford returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the year of 1980 in the ICW. We talk Macho Man's flying elbow on midget Wee Willie (and why it was really booked), Randy Savage threate…

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Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!) 1:32:21

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Gene Jackson return as we look at June 15, 1985 in the Memphis territory. Southern Champ Jerry Lawler vs. Koko Ware headlines this week's TV. The Referee Tom Branch heel turn continues. Matchmaker Tom Renesto announces the PYT are stripped of the Southern Tag Titles, forcing a Title tournament at …

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Rasslin 112: Discussing "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon) 1:28:09

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Special Guest Brian R. Solomon joins Host Ray Russell and the Regional Rasslin' program this week to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical wi…

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Rasslin 111: Discussing the Wilbur Snyder Book (w/Steve Verrier & Richard Vicek) 46:47

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This week on the program Host - Ray Russell is joined by two very Special Guests as Richard Vicek returns along with fellow Wrestling Historian, Steve Verrier, to discuss the book they co-authored, "Wilbur Snyder, The World's Most Scientific Wrestler"! The two writers and researchers took time out of their schedule to sit down and discuss Wilbur Sn…

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Rasslin 110: Georgia Wrestling March 1 - 14, 1982 (Terry Funk Teams With... Dusty?!?) 1:30:17

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Host Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward return as they continue to discuss Georgia Championship Wrestling 1982 with the first half of March. In an awesome angle, after being turned on by Ole Anderson and Stan Hansen, Terry Funk offers Dusty Rhodes a prized possession as collateral in order to get Dusty to be his partner…

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Rasslin 109: Los Angeles 1981/1982 (Adrian Street, Andre, Renesto, Kiss, More!) 1:35:22

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It’s another fun ride back in time as Vandal Drummond returns to Regional Rasslin’ to join Ray Russell, as this week we continue to talk the early 1980s in the old LeBell Los Angeles territory. Just some of the topics we discuss this week include Independent Rivals (Gory Guerrero, Karl Lauer, Ripper Leone, more!), a drunken Andre the Giant story, “…

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Rasslin 108: Setting the Stage for Angelo Poffo's ICW (Lawsuits, Frugality, More!) 1:08:26

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Back with a new project on Regional Rasslin! Guest Steve Crawford returns as he and host Ray Russell begin to discuss the history of Angelo Poffo's famed outlaw promotion, ICW. Topics discussed include the early life of the Poffo family in the wrestling business, father Angelo, and his sons Lanny Poffo & Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Plus, the early id…

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Rasslin 107: Memphis 6/8/85 (TUX's HIT LIST, MACHO GONE, SHEEPHERDERS RETURN!) 1:20:27

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Gene Jackson returns to co-host with Ray Russell to look at more Memphis Wrestling for June 1985! Jerry Lawler is riding high after defeating Randy Savage for the Southern Title and sending the Macho Man packing to the WWF... BUT, the King finds out there's no rest for the weary as Bruiser Brody looms ahead Monday Ni…

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Rasslin 106: Georgia Wrestling February 13 - 28, 1982 (World Tag Tourney, Dragon Shai, More) 1:51:57

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This week on Regional Rasslin, Jammie Ward returns to join host Ray Russell to discuss more Georgia Championship Wrestling from February 1982! The big World Tag Team Title tournament makes its way to the Omni featuring teams from all over the world including the Briscos, the Funks, Jumbo Tsuruta & Tenryu, Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen, Masked Supersta…

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Rasslin 105: Finishing the 1977 Tennessee Split, A Look Into the Demise of Gulas Promotions 57:06

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This week on Regional Rasslin, we finish up the Tennessee 1977 Project with Guest Steve Crawford joining Ray Russell on the program. We do a quick overview of the split between Jerry Jarrett and Nick Gulas and then dive into the following years that led up to the demise of Gulas' run as a promoter in 1980. We talk "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Dutch Ma…

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Rasslin 104: Memphis 6/1/85 (LOSER LEAVES - Randy Savage vs. Jerry Lawler!!!) 1:44:15

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It's a truly historical episode of Regional Rasslin' as Ray Russel & guest Gene Jackson cover the week of June 1st - 7th, 1985 in the Memphis Territory. Jerry "The King" Lawler battles Southern Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage in a NO DQ - LOSER LEAVES TOWN MATCH! This is the match that would send the Macho Man off to the WWF, which jumpstarted hi…

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Rasslin 103: When Roddy Met Gino! Georgia January 30 - February 13, 1982 1:53:45

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Regional Rasslin returns to Georgia 1982 with Ray Russell & guest Jammie Ward to talk the first half of February, including two more episodes of TV and another big 10-Match Omni card! Find out what happens when Roddy Piper finally climbs into a Georgia ring for the first time to battle Bob Armstrong. Dusty Rhodes returns to town to take on the Grea…

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Rasslin 102: Tennessee Sept - Dec 1977 (Valiant Arrives, Lawler Un-Retires) 1:33:35

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Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to talk more Tennessee 1977 with host Ray Russell. Jarrett vs. Gulas, Memphis vs. Nashville! Jimmy Valiant arrives as the new top heel as Jerry Lawler Un-Retires and begins his first big babyface run in the territory to exact revenge on the newcomer! Plus, we deep dive into results from both sides of Tenne…

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Rasslin 101: Chicago Wrestling History Part 2 (With Richard Vicek) 55:29

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This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Richard Vicek returns as he oins Ray Russell to talk more Chicago Wrestling Club history. We pick up where we left off in the mid 1970s as we talk more Stadium events, Johnny Starr replacing Bobby Heenan's spot, Wilbur Snyder in Tie-Dye, the decline of the territory throughout the early 1980s, WWA talent being s…

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Rasslin 100: Memphis 5/25/85 (Kareem Muhammad Takes Over, Brody is King?) 1:41:47

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We celebrate Episode #100 of Regional Rasslin' by closing out the month of MAY 1985 in the Memphis Territory! Guest Gene Jackson joins host Ray Russell to talk Memorial Day weekend in the CWA! Bruiser Brody now wears the crown, but is Jerry Lawler still the King? Austin Idol returns darlin' to team with Lawler vs. Brody & Kareem Muhammad. Speaking …

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Rasslin 99: Georgia January 16 - 30th, 1982 (Piper & Bullet Explode, Titles Change Hands!) 1:37:29

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Regional Rasslin returns as Guest Jammie Ward joins us with another THREE WEEKS of Georgia TV, along with house show results, and another huge Omni card to close out January 1982. Roddy Piper & Bob Armstrong explode in WTBS Studios, "Tennessee Stud" Ron Fuller arrives, NWA World Champ Ric Flair in town. Tommy Rich vs. Masked Superstar for the Natio…

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Rasslin 98: Memphis 5/18/85 (Lawler vs. Brody, Kareem Muhammad Takes Over!) 1:40:47

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This week on Regional Rasslin' we return to May 18th - 24th of 1985 in the Memphis territory! Talking Jerry Lawler vs. Bruiser Brody (No Referee in the ring!), the PYT Express vs. Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto, the Fabs prepare to defend their Tag Titles vs. Kareem Muhammad and a mystery man, Jerry Oski looks to regain the Southern Title from "Mach…

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Rasslin 97: The 1977 Tennessee Split (Part 4 - Making a SUPERSTAR, Dusty, More) 1:51:28

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Guest Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to discuss perhaps one of the biggest pieces of Tennessee Wrestling history. We continue our journey through 1977 as we travel through the summer months, and the MAKING OF A SUPERSTAR! We look at the entire weekly feud between "King" Jerry Lawler vs. the newly dubbed giant killer Bill Dundee. Money e…

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Rasslin 96: Los Angeles 1981 (The Monster, Enforcer Luciano, Ox, & More!) 1:26:59

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This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Los Angeles and the early 1980s with guest Vandal Drummond (Kurt Brown). We continue our talk of the dying days of the LeBell territory with a special segment dedicated to everyone's favorite... THE MONSTER!!! Vandal shares his memories of seeing the Monster's debut LIVE, the masked man turning babyface, Andr…

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Rasslin 95: Kicking Off Georgia 1982! (Wildfire, Piper, Armstrong, More) 1:51:44

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We kick off the Georgia 1982 project as Guest Jammie Ward returns for another year of GCW goodness. We look at the build to the final encounter between Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. National Heavyweight Champion The Masked Superstar! Plus, the Roddy Piper/Bob Armstrong feud begins to boil, Ole Anderson selects a new World Tag Team Championship partner …

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Everyone From Season 3 39:34

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To mark the end of the series 3, David and Georgia serve up a selection of previously unheard moments and behind-the-scenes gems that we couldn’t squeeze into the final cut. You'll hear from Ben Schwartz, Jameela Jamil, Russell T Davies, Stanley Tucci, Celia Imrie, Rosamund Pike, and David Tennant himself, interviewed by Georgia Tennant. A Sony Mus…

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Rasslin 94: GEORGIA 80s SPECIAL! Ole vs. Barnett, & Vince Takes Over TBS (w/Bob Roop) 4:35:24

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This week it's a 4.5 hour special edition of Regional Rasslin, as we present a special 3-Part episode all rolled into one MEGA edition of the program. Information so fun and detailed that we wanted to share it with the territory era fans, as we sift through Ole Anderson's book "Inside Out: How Corporate America Destroyed Professional Wrestling". Bo…

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David Tennant & Georgia Tennant - Purgatory Season 49:06

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Want more David and Georgia Tennant? You’re in luck! They’ve taken over the amazing podcast Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake for a special episode. Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake is a hilarious, irreverent, dark, and sometimes moving podcast where our guests see their death brought to life as they plan their final day from dawn to dusk an…

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Rasslin 93: The 1977 Jarrett/Gulas Tennessee Split (Part 3 - A "Midget" Beats The Giant?) 1:33:13

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Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Steve Crawford for installment #3 in the 1977 Tennessee Project! This week we talk the spring of 77, as Nick Gulas packs up and leaves Memphis after drawing only 400 fans at the Mid-South Coliseum. Meanwhile, Jerry Jarrett continues to thrive in his new promotion as Lance Russell & Dave Brown arrive to host TV! T…

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Georgia Tennant 1:11:42

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Hear David Tennant as you have never heard him before... The tables are turned as David sits in the hot seat, interviewed by none other than his wife Georgia Tennant. They dive into David’s journey, from his early life in Bathgate to moving south to forge a career, taking in his views on family, faith and fame along the way. They explore the impact…

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Rasslin 92: More L.A. 1980 w/Vandal Drummond (Tolos, Firpo, Ox, Mil, Starr, Blue Demon, More!) 1:34:41

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Regional Rasslin' returns back to 1980 in Los Angeles to talk more with Guest Vandal Drummond about the dying days of the LeBell territory! This time around we discuss the returns of John Tolos, Pampero Firpo, and The Blue Demon! Plus, Ron Starr's unmasking as the Spoiler, Starr's wild watermelon angle with Walter Johnson and Ron's eventual face tu…

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Rosamund Pike 1:12:58

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David Tennant catches up with Rosamund Pike, star of The Wheel of Time, Gone Girl, and James Bond. They dive into working with AI, filming with legendary comic Billy Connolly, the chaos of being thrown out of an Uber for littering, and the whirlwind of award season (all while juggling the challenges of new motherhood). Rosamund also shares hilariou…

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Celia Imrie 1:09:57

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about eating disorders, which some listeners may find sensitive. Please explore other episodes if this isn’t the right one for you today. David Tennant sits down with actress and national treasure Celia Imrie. Celia discusses her incredible journey in the entertainment industry, sharing stories fro…

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Rasslin 91: Memphis 5/11/85 (Brody Turns On Lawler, Bill Dundee Returns!) 2:02:11

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This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 yet again w/Guest Gene Jackson looking at May 11th - 17th of 1985. Bruiser Brody turns on Jerry Lawler. Brody acquires a new partner in Kareem Muhammad, but the King announces the return of "Superstar" Bill Dundee! Jerry Oski WINS the Southern Heavyweight Title from... AND LOSES the Title back to…

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Stanley Tucci 1:11:43

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David Tennant sits down with Stanley Tucci - renowned actor, author, and food enthusiast - for a candid conversation about aging, his battle with cancer and his transition from Hollywood to No.1 Sunday Times best-selling author. Stanley shares the experiences that have shaped his life, including his passion for food, drink, and storytelling. A Sony…

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Russell T Davies 1:12:32

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David Tennant sits down with his longtime friend and collaborator, Russell T Davies, the acclaimed writer behind Doctor Who, It's a Sin, Queer as Folk, and more. They discuss Russell’s late husband and his lasting influence, growing up gay in small town Wales, and how he convinced David to take on the iconic role of the Doctor. A Sony Music Enterta…

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Rasslin 90: Memphis 5/4/85 (Bruiser Brody Arrives, Dr. D Outs Lawler's "Disease") 1:47:56

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This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 w/Guest Gene Jackson looking at May 4th - 10th of 1985. The always controversial "Dr. D" David Schultz doesn't disappoint as this week the Swastika wearing heel outs Jerry Lawler's "disease". Also, Jerry Oski shocks the world by defeating the Macho Man for the Southern Title! Jerry Jarrett comes …

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Jameela Jamil 1:15:42

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about [topics, e.g., weight, body dysmorphia, mental health], which some listeners may find sensitive. Please take care while listening, and feel free to explore other episodes if this isn’t the right one for you today. David Tennant sits down with the inspiring Jameela Jamil, the outspoken advocat…

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Rasslin 89: Los Angeles 1980 w/Vandal Drummond (Andre vs. Race, Guerreros vs. Evans, Twin Devils) 1:35:09

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Regional Rasslin' is back with Special Guest Co-Host Vandal Drummond as we begin to talk the dying days of the old LeBell Los Angeles territory! This week we begin to dive into the year of 1980 and discuss an insane amount of topics and talents including... Harley Race vs. Andre the Giant, Al Madril, John Mantell (The Hood), Gordman & Goliath, Dari…

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Ben Schwartz 1:12:45

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David kicks off Season 3 with the wildly funny and endlessly charming Ben Schwartz, known for his standout roles in Parks and Recreation, Sonic the Hedgehog, and his improvised comedy specials. Ben chats about his journey to comedy success - from penning jokes for late-night giants like Letterman to lending his voice to beloved animations such as T…

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Rasslin 88: Chicago Wrestling Part 1 (Gagne, Bruiser, Heenan, Dusty, More!) 1:31:57

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It's a new project on Regional Rasslin' featuring Special Guest Richard Vicek joining to begin our discussion of the Chicago Wrestling Club (1966 - 1983). Promoters Verne Gagne, Dick the Bruiser & Wilbur Snyder combined their talent from the AWA & WWA respectively to form amazing events in the "Windy City". We also talk promoter Fred Kohler, Bob Lu…

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David Tennant Does a Podcast With… Season 3! 1:04

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The wait is over, David Tennant Does a Podcast With... is back for an incredible Season 3. David will be joined by an amazing lineup of guests, including the legendary Russell T Davies, the iconic Stanley Tucci, the brilliant Jameela Jamil, the hilarious Ben Schwartz and a few more familiar faces. And the finale? We don't talk about the finale. Don…

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Rasslin 87: The 1977 Jarrett/Gulas Tennessee Split (Part 2 - Running Opposition) 1:36:57

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Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Steve Crawford as we continue the story of the 1977 Tennessee split between Jerry Jarrett vs. Nick Gulas. The War Begins in March as the two promotions begin running opposition in Memphis, we look at rosters, the glaring attendance difference, the change in TV stations, Lance Russell, Abdullah the Butcher, Jim W…

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BONUS: TOMMY RICH TALKS HIS FEUD WITH BUZZ SAWYER! 1:09:49

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' BONUS EPISODE - A Dangerous Conversation with Gene Jackson interviewing "Wildfire' Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert. The topic this week is the legendary feud between Rich & Buzz Sawyer!!! If you were a fan of Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 80s, there was no feud more talked about or more memorable than Tommy "Wildfire" Rich…

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BONUS: BOB ROOP TALKS GEORGIA WRESTLING! 1:48:01

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REGIONAL RASSLIN' BONUS EPISODE - Featuring Bob Roop, as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Flor…

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Rasslin 86: Finishing the GEORGIA 1981 Project! (Two Holiday Omni Cards & Final TV!) 1:43:16

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It's the final episode of the Georgia 1981 Project with Guest Jammie Ward. We wrap up the year by looking at TWO holiday Omni events from Christmas Night & New Year's Night in Atlanta. Plus, smack dab in between we talk the final edition of 1981 GCW TV! We talk Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Super Destroyer, Rod Piper, Buzz Sawyer, Brad & Bob Armstr…

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Rasslin 85: Memphis - April 27, 1985 ("Dr. D" David Schultz Returns to Memphis!) 1:35:38

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This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 w/Guest Gene Jackson! Hot off his 20/20 segment with John Stossel AND his firing from the WWF, we see the return of "Dr. D" David Schultz! Plus, Kareem Muhammad arrives, Jerry Lawler throws a fireball & Lance Russell isn't amused, Koko Ware lashes the hell out of the Battens, Bruiser Brody is hea…

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Rasslin 84: Talking 1970s Los Angeles w/Guest Vandal Drummond 1:23:22

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This week's Regional Rasslin' begins another new project as longtime Los Angeles wrestling historian, superfan, and wrestler himself, Vandal Drummond joins the program! We set the stage for the "Dying Days of L.A." project where we will be talking the final years of the LeBell territory circa 1980-1982. But this week, Vandal goes back in time and t…

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Rasslin 83: The Jarrett/Gulas Split 1977 (Setting the Stage) 1:37:50

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NEW YEAR, NEW PROJECTS! Special Guest Steve Crawford returns as we kick off 2025 on Regional Rasslin' with the first new project of the year... This week we set the stage for the 1977 Tennessee Territory Split between Jerry Jarrett vs. Nick Gulas & Roy Welch. In this episode we go back in time and talk the lay of the land, the backstory of the terr…

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Rasslin 82: FINISHING THE UWF IN 1986 PROJECT! 1:31:15

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It's the final installment of the 1986 UWF PROJECT! Special Guest Roman Gomez returns to the show as we say goodbye to the Cowboy's Universal Wrestling Federation and take a look into the final 2 weeks of December '86, featuring UWF Champion The One Man Gang vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in a wild brawl, Eddie Gilbert & Missy Hyatt gloat, The Freebirds …