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The newest espisode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast features a look deep inside podcasting with a longtime behind the scenes professional: Sound maven Lou Kipilman has been a vital part of mat shows for years, and a behind the scenes force behind some of the finest-sounding wrestling podcasts today. Join host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and co-host Joe Puccio for a unique show about what it's like to be concerned with great sound in an industry where great sound isn't a luxury - it's a neccessity. Also: Smith and Puccio discussi the contrversial John Cena versus Gunther match, the classic movies of Rob Reiner, and much more on the nostagia wrestling podcast that's always packed with info and fun. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 12

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated ) forges into its fourth season with shows looking back with fondness and gratitude for old school pro wrestling and stars - you know, the kind they just don't make any more. Co-host Joe Puccio brings a slightly younger perspective to the proceedings, but all in all nostalgia rules the roost. The Guest: Podcaster Jammie Ward (The Othership podcast) guests for a special episode where he and Smith talk about some truly great pro wrestliers - all of whom, for some reason, never garnered a World championship in the AWA, NWA, or WWWF. Go back in time with great mat action and even better vibes! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 5

On this special episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) welcomes back the crew from the popular Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam podcast on the Arcadian Vanguard network: John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli. Together, this trio of mat veterans picks their 10 favorite wrestling areas from the territories days - and compile a list of their overall Top 10. Smith and co-host Joe Puccio start things off with a discussion about TNA's new TV deal, Queen of the Ring, Joe's own favorite territories, and much more. It's more than two hours of vibrant wrestling talk on this special edition of the OWH! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 28

The Podcast: It's the new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast, as the former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor joins co-host Joe Puccio to look back with fondness and gratitude at the stars, events, and happenings that made the pro wrestling of years gone by earn the distinction of "classic." The Guest: The OWH welcomes back a popular podcaster in Steve Gennarelli of Arcadian Vanguard's Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam. It's another of what Bob Smith calls his "No Notes" podcast: Smith and Gennarelli talk about what their favorite moments of wrestling from the 1970s through today have been. Take a listen and see how many classic moments you remember! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 21

The Podcast: Soon to enter its fourth year, The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast is the concept of veteran writer and editor Bob Smith. The former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated branched into the sports and music scenes before lauching this show, which takes a fond look back at wrestling from decades past. Co-host Joe Puccio of the Generation X-Wire website joins each episode, which also features guests from around the mat world. The Episode: James Dixon of the wrestling magazine Inside The Ropes returns as an author, and his new book, Titan Shrinking, details the WWE (then WWF) of 1992 - a year of troubles, controversies, and somehow, great wrestling as well. Join us for another look back in time with The Outdated Wrestling Hour - unlike any other wrestling nostalgia podcast, mixing humor, news, and memories! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 14

Get your cowboy hat and boots - we're going back to Texas to take a long, loving look at World Class Championship Wrestling! Join host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) as he welcomes someone who was deep into the scene during the glory days of World Class in Dave Miller, who today is a professional wrestling referee and a mat podcaster. Together, Smith and Miller look back the the stars, events, and arenas that gave this promotion its one-of-a-kind flavor, featuring red hot action and legendary feuds. Plus: Smith and co-host Joe Puccio take a rare look at recent goings-on in the WWE, including a recent major event that featured something that was actually old-fashioned! It's the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - All new! All old! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 7

The newest episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast with Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) starts with a look back at wrestling's most entertaining "other" stars - the personalities that weren't in the ring or doing the announcing. From Lord Alfred Hayes to Joe Pedicino to Randy Hales to George "Crybaby" Cannon and many more, we take a fond look back at the "side people" who added so much to wrestling TV. Next: Meet Mac Davis, the dynamic talent behind the popular Road Trip After Hours podcast featuring WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long. Davis has already done it all as a wrestler, announcer and host - yet, we get the feeling much more is yet to come from one of the most personable people in today's wrestling scene. It's the new Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - you'll get hooked on it! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 31

One of of Bob Smith's (former PWI managing editor) favorite podcasts he's produced to date features the return of photographer/promoter/mat expert Howard Baum, who has done everything there is to do in pro wrestling. However, some have dubbed Baum a bit "cranky" or "ascerbic" - but we say bunk to that! Unlike any appearance he's made on a podcast to date, we present "Howard Baum's Favorite Things," where Smith gets Baum to speak about only the things he loves best about pro wrestling - which happens to be the grit, blood, and realism of mid-1970s promotions - which just happens to jibe with Smith's heart as well. Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio and Smith take a look at the future of Vice TV's influential Dark Side of the Ring series! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 24

Recently, The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) was on the road for two successive weeks - first, he visited the noted wrestling writer Brian R. Solomon at a book release party for Solomon's new book about Gorilla Monsoon. Next, Smith spent four days in Albany, NY to cover the 2025 induction ceremony for The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, where Tony Atlas, Johnny Rodz, Trish Stratus, and Tito Santana all received their plaques. The result of all this road work was a show full of short interviews and speeches, a first for the OWH. Hear from Bill Apter, Solomon, Johnny Rodz, and more. PLUS: Joe Puccio and Bob Smith discuss the WWE's Hall of Fame and wonder why there isn't an ACTUAL Hall for the greats to be honored. It's all part of a packed out of news and notes on the new OWH podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 17

So what's your favorite wrestling book? The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast hosts Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) have their choices - and so does this episode's special guest Steve Gennarelli, known for his long stint on the popular Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam. Smith and Puccio take a look at Brian R. Solomon's new book on Gorilla Monsoon to start things off; next comes Smith and Gennarelli offering the Top 10 wrestling books that they've been most fond of during their decades of being involved in pro wrestling. Sit down with us and thumb thru this literary edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - it's nostalgia you won't find anywhere else! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 10

This one is just for fun: Join hosts Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) for the second annual wrestling trivia edition, where guests Liam Savage (best known for his work on the Front Row Material podcast) and Anthony Pires (a guest on Top Row Theater and many wrestling info shows) take turns answering brain-teasing questions about old-time wrestling. Get your thinking caps on for another enjoyable edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - and match wits with the mat mavens! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 3

Once again, The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast with Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor in the 1980s and 1990s) will cover the annual induction ceremony for The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Albany, New York. This year marks the fifth such event for the relatively new museum - and once again, the organization's Seth Turner returns to the podcast to give all the details on what will be a special night. Tune in to learn all about the legends involved - and find out how you can take part in the big night and learn about the IPWHOF! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 26

It's a special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour as hosts Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome Justin Race - the son of Harley Race, quite possibly "the greatest wrestler on God's green earth." Smith interviews Justin Race about traveling the world with his legendary dad; his work on a new book that will be coming out soon; being a kid in major wrestling lockers rooms, and much, much more. Join us for a riveting discussion on one of the greatest mat stars of all time - Harley Race! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 19

This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) welcomes back John McAdam - the host of one of wrestling's longest-running podcasts, Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam. The genial legend joins Smith in yet another nostalgic conversation that hits on growing up fans, and never being able to shake the feeling. Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio returns to open another edition of a pro wrestling podcast unlike any you've heard before! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 12

We are honored to welcome back to The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast the esteemed author and journalist Brian R. Solomon, who is about to come out with yet another incredible book on a classic wrestler - the name of the new effort is Irresistable Force: The Life & Times Of Gorilla Monsoon. Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) joins Solomon for a lively discussion on not only a book that at this writing is #1 on the Amazon wrestling book best-seller list, but also on working for PWI, the trials and tribulations of being a professional writer, and much more. Plus: We kick things off with talk of classic wrestling on TV with co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com). It's another upbeat episode about classic wrestling as only Smith can present! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 4

Everyone who has ever loved pro wrestling has their favorite stars and moments. However, Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his returning guest Steve Gennarelli (of the Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast on the Arcadian Vanguard network) are explaining their most treasured moments in a different way - each mat pundit has selected their five favorite years of pro wrestling. It's "Our Favorite Years" on The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - and that's not all: Co-host Joe Puccio also picks a favorite year or two, and talks about wrestling old and new. It's another upbeat edition of the most unique pro wrestling podcast ever - one that should please any fan that's watched the mat sport his or her entire life! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 29

The newest episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) brings back a "five-time champion in Wrestler Weekly's Mike Leotis - and together a veteran writer and a lifelong fan look back at the AWA, featuring such stars as Verne Gagne, Nick Bockwinkel, Crusher Blackwell. Sgt. Slaughter, Curt Hennig, Scott Hall, Mad Dog and Butcher Vachon, and the list goes on. No shoots, no controversy - just a conversation about a wrestling organization that was top notch but rarely gets its due these days. in the opener, Smith and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) look at today's women's wrestling and come up with a term for what's going on now. It's The Outdated Wrestling Hour - All New! All Old! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 22

We take a break from our usual format by starting this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast by offering a tribute to the lThe Great Wojo, the former WWA champion who was a huge influence in the amateur ranks as well as in the pro grappling scene. Two of the people who knew him best - wrestler Chris Carter and legendary manager and booker Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. - return to the show to offer their remembrances of an incredible athlete. In our second segment, a look at the current NWA as Smith (former PWI editor) and co-host Joe Puccio talk about their recent attendance at a live card - and offer tips on how this controversial promotion can regain the glory it once had. It's a special edition of the OWH, offering listeners topics they won't find anywhere else. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 15

On the latest edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio, it's yet another returning guest as writer and editor Oliver Lee Bateman of the amazing website The Ringer returns for another "No Notes" show - Smith and Bateman simply say hello and take off on a coversation that hits today's WWE and AEW; recent big events; youthful nostalgia as Bateman fondly recalls 1980s WWE; Three Stooges pie fights; the amazing books and articles that Bateman has been involved during just the past few weeks; and much more. As always, Puccio offers his views on the current state of mat mayhem, as well as his two cents about, well ... where is our wrestling going to be on TV next? It's the most decidedly different podcast in wrestling, week after week. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 8

It's a return of a favorite guest as Mike McCurdy - one of the hosts of the popular Minnesota wrestling radio show Rasslin' Memories along with Glen Braget - and host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) take a look back at wrestling gimmicks, guises, and ideas that ... well ... didn't work out all that well. See if you remember all the goofy, strange, and oddball things that have been presented to mat fans throughout the decades. Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio and Bob talk about last weekend's two-night WWE Summer land; the news of WWE's pending new contract for presenting its "premium live events"; and much more. Put on your oldest slippers and enjoy this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 1

The Show: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) returns with another literary edition, as the famed author and journalist Ian Douglass returns with exciting news about his new, richly researched book about the history of Black American wrestling - his second book this year! The Hosts: Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (proprietor of the Generation X-Wire website) bring an appreciation for the history of pro wrestling with every passing episode. Rather than read off rote match results or fading figures, Smith and Puccio offer their love of old school pro wrestling with a wealth of gratitude and appreciation - and this edition features them riffing on great mat books. Get out your readers and enjoy The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 25

The latest episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast (he's the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) is entitled "Don't Forget These Stars!" - meaning it's a look at grapplers from the 1960s through the 1990s that sometimes aren't give their due these days. Which 20 stars did Smith and special guest Steve Gennarelli choose? You'll have to tune in to find out! Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio also offers his thoughts and memories of wrestlers who have someone faded from the limelight - but "outdated" mat mavens lSmith, Puccio, and Gennarrelli will be sure to rekindle the fame of some of wrestling's most memorable heroes and villains! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 18

The Show: It's the new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), an as usual, Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) engage in the lively banter that keeps fans coming back for more each week. Lack of rules in today wrestling? Wrestlers and their beer brands? Ice cream store mascots? More freeform conversation - the kind you find in every edition of the OWH. The Guest: Smith welcomes back fellow podcaster Dave Dynasty (Wrestling Nostalgia on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network) for his third appearance on the Outdated Wrestling Hour, and together, these veteran mat observers take on everything from Dynasty's amazing collection of old school wrestling videos on YouTube; happenings on the Wrestling Nostalgia show; and a whole lot more. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 4

It's the first Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast that's also a July 4th celebration as host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) welcomes back fellow podcaster and best-selling author Brian R. Solomon and co-host Joe Puccio for a special expanded holiday version. Smith and Solomon meet in person for the first time and discuss Brian's amazing collections of mat memorabilia and mags, and the pair contrast their jobs writing for wrestling publications; collecting into their adulthood; and more. Plus: Puccio details his admiration for one of AEW's biggest stars, and few a few seconds ... well, there's minor fireworks before the gents smooth things over with fresh soft serve ice cream. It's the newest Outdated Wrestling Hour wrestling nostalgia podcast - in more flavors than ever! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 27

It's another enjoyable look back at at classic wrestling as host Bob Smith (former managing editor of PWI) and longtime wrestling maven Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) present their memories of Southwest Championship Wrestling! Featuring stars from Mil Mascaras and Tully Blanchard through Bob Sweetan and Scott Casey, the classic Southwest TV show - it even appeared on the USA Network - had a huge impact on the mat world during its heyday. PLUS: Co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and Smith begin the show with the kind of wide-ranging conversation that's become the hallmark of this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 20

The Four Horsemen. The NWO. The Bloodline. The Dangerous Alliance. During the past few decades, the “faction” has become a key word in the presentation of pro wrestling – every promotion seems to have a group of key wrestlers that joins up to wreak havoc. Today, it seems like factions are everywhere – several in every organization – but has the concept run its course? Join former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith and journalist Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, where the veteran duo discuss the constant interfering and match meddling of modern times. Plus: Smith and Puccio look at the current state of both the WWE and AEW of television – and how recent events recall the classic wrestling wars featuring WWE and the NWA/WCW. Old times seem to be blending with new stars in today’s mat world! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 13

It's the first meeting ever of two wrestling magazine veterans - the origninal magazine editor for the World Wrestling Federation, Ed Helenski and former PWI managing editor Bob Smith - on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Helinski talks about his experiences with the World Wrestling Federation's first magazine as well as the period when the wrestling organization went from a regional powerhouse to the first true national force in pro wrestling. PLUS: Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and Smith look back at a host of nostalgic pro wrestling topics to start off the party on the latest edition of pro wrestling's most unique nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 6

It’s a wide-ranging new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as one of the busiest people in the east coast indie scene in the U.S. – veteran wrestling maven and podcaster Rick Del Santo – returns to the show. From then versus now to hopeful stories about the independent scene to a wealth of fond memories, Del Santo and host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) rekindle the type of banter that has helped usher the OWH to its weekly prominence in the wrestling podcast scene. Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) gets a lesson on the state of current ice cream cakes – yeah, those again! – on this entertaining edition of wrestling nostalgia’s most offbeat podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 30

It’s a refreshing blast from the past as host Bob Smith (known for his years at Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a true wrestling legend, Barry Horowitz, to the popular The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Known by some as “enhancement talent,” the talented Horowitz parlayed superb wrestling skills, unique charisma, and a willingness to learn and improve into a multi-decade career working in the WWE, NWA, Global, and many more organizations. And that’s not all – learn all about Horowitz’s new book - Wrestling Is My Gimmick: My Life on the Wrong Side of the Three-Count. It’s a riveting and exciting new release, and you’ll get the scoop on it all on this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 23

On the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling hour hosted by former PWI managing editor Bob Smith, the longtime scribe and (current one) co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) talk about their experieces with wrestling conventions - something fans have grown to enjoy in recent years. After Bob and Joe share their memories, we experience much more with Howard Baum (known from his tenure at The 6:05 SuperPodcast) and Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam), both of whom have a wealth of experience in all facets of the sport. It's Katy Bar The Door as this episode offers much in the way of memories ... both good and bad! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 16

He was “Hot Stuff” in every way – it was a life like no other where the legendary Eddie Gilbert was concerned. From booking several territories to competing around the globe, Gilbert’s heralded career is the stuff of legend. Join hosts Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) as they welcome fellow podcaster Gene Jackson (WrestleCopia’s Retro Wrestling Re-View), who co-authored a new book, “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King Of Professional Wrestling " (with Doug Gilbert), which is rising up the best-seller lists right now. Learn about Eddie Gilbert’s life and times, take a look back at one of wrestling’s top eras, hear Jackson’s one-of-a-kind stories, and much more on this compelling new episode. BREAKING: Smith’s heartfelt tribute to the legendary Sabu begins this special edition. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 9

So what makes a veteran wrestling writer and podcaster like Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) want to shut off his TV, hurl his headphones out the window, and want to stop covering wrestling for good? Apparently, these thoughts were running through Smith’s mind after this year’s WrestleMania – so join Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for a podcast that's quite open and honest. What did WrestleMania mean for WWE – and the sport as a whole – going into the future? Take a listen and find out on the most singularly unique wrestling nostalgia podcast on today’s scene! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 2

Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) welcome back John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast - and we all know what that means! It's time for the third annual "list" show, and this time Bob, Steve, and John rank the top 50 tag teams of the 1980s. From The Road Warriors to The Moondogs, you'll find them all there - discover this list and see where your favorite teams rank! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 25

This one is a little different: Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) has memories of his first live wrestling events - as does fellow broadcaster Anthony Pires. These veteran fans and insiders simply(and honestly) discuss their favorite moments about the mat sport both live and in television - and the result is the most heartfelt and truthful discussion we can recall on any podcast. Plus: Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire and top wrestling newsletters) take a look at classic Canadian wrestling stars. Nothing but appreciation and a lot of fun on this new episode of wrestling's most unique weekly podcast! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 18

Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith ( Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW ) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a new guest to The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast in Daniel Archambeault-May, the curator and director of Mario Savoldi’s Ultimate Classic Wrestling app. It’s an amazing service that offers rare and classic shows and clips from throughout wrestling history that you won’t want to miss. Also: Smith and Puccio talk classic wrestling TV with a look at great YouTube finds, the mysterious run of the Queen Of The Ring film, and much more on wrestling’s most unique nostalgia podcast! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 11

Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith ( Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW ) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome back one of the sport’s top authors in Ian Douglass, whose new book, Gentleman Jack and Rough Rufus: The Rise of Black American Wrestling, is currently on several best-seller lists. In addition, Smith and Puccio look back at popular and influential wrestling books of the past on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – and, as always, you'll never guess where both these conversations veer off to! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 4

It's old-home week on this edition of the nostalgic Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) sits down for the first time in years with the prolific Evan Ginzburg for a lively conversation on all things wrestling. Ginzburg - the multi-faceted talent behind such classic wrestling films as The Wrestler and 350 days - is much more than just a filmmaker. He's also a podcaster, writer and editor, music maven, and so much more. Discover why Ginzburg shuld be considered as an inductee in every Hall of Fame in wrestling in this eye-opening episode. Plus: Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com and a host of top wrestling newsletters) take a look at the new season of Vice TV's Dark Side of the Ring, which boasts a lineup of new episodes you won't want to miss - the same way you should never miss every week of the Outdated Wrestling Hour! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 28

It’s the return of a favorite guest – and a unique voice – as the OWH brings back the always honest Liam Savage (late of Front Row Material) for a return appearance. Bob Smith and Joe Puccio begin with a look at optically censored wrestling matches, followed by Savage and Smith recalling some of the most memorable “turns” in history – both face to heel and villain to good guy. If you're a wrestling fan of a certain age (ahem), this is a look back through mat history you'll find noplace else! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 21

Howard Baum has been a major mover and shaker in pro wrestling for decades - he's been a photographer, a promoter, a podcaster, a writer, and much more. Niow - by popular demand, mind you - he returns to The Outdated Wrestling Hour for yet another conversation that, according to Baum himself, is "a bit dark" as he lays waste to today's wrestling, women's wrestling, the death of Kayfabe, and much more. And, but of course: Host Bob Smith (formerly of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) take on several topics to get all the fun started on the latest episode of pro wrestling's most unique nostalgia podcast! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 14

Ir's another free-form conversation as host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes back co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and special guest Jammie Ward, late of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network's The Othershop podcast. It's the first time that Smith and Ward had met, and their pair shares a lot of memories - with Ward gracing us with his past moments with Jim Cornette, Jerry Lawler, and much more. Plus: Puccio and Smith start things off with a look at great new wrestling books, and a whole lot more on a wrestling nostalgia trip like no other. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 7

Join host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) as they welcome the return of Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam) ... and why? It's the unofficial start of WrestleMania season, and together, this trio of wrestling veterans recall the matches and moments that make this annual mega-card one of the biggest events of the wrestling year. See if you agree with our choices - there's a lot of history to be re-discovered! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 28

It's wrestling history, hijinks, and hot coffee as the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - hosted by former PWI managing editor Bob Smith and co-hosted by Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) - welcomes Joey Harris of the unique (and succinct) wrestling podcast The Cup Of Joe Wrestling Show. Harris, a Virginia native, has the distinction of producing one of the shortest wrestling podcasts around - usually less than half an hour - but one that manages to cram a lot of history into every episode. Also: Smith and Puccio whimsically gripe about aging; talk about the rise of the current indie mat scene; look back at classic wrestling as only this unique pair can do; and much, much more on pro wrestling's most upbeat hour! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 21

It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith, the former PWI managing editor - who these days is joined by his new co-host, Joe Puccio (of Generation X-Wire) - as the show welcomes back Mayor McCall and his own co-host, Willy B, proprietors of the Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall podcast. This special edition takes a look back at the greatest Memphis-area matches that Smith, Willy, and McCall have ever seen, as well as memories of Tennessee and more regional flavor. In addition, Puccio looks at a WWE trend he isn't all that fond of; Smith complains about how old he is; and a whole lot more on one of pro wrestling's most entertaining podcasts! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 14

Veteran pro wrestling personality Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) has a big announcement on this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast: There's a new co-host in Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire)! Puccio is a longtime journalist and writer who covers wrestling and entertainment ... sort of like Smith does with his two podcasts, so this new arrangement seems like a perfect fit. Together, this pair of veteran scribes talk about everyone from new WWE signee Ricky Starks to old-timer Pinky Larsen (we know, we know..."who?")! Join the fun on this freeform weekly podcast that's now in its third season! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 7

It's a truly special edition of Bob Smith's Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as Smith (former PWI managing editor) welcomes back the esteemed pro wrestling writer Brian R. Solomon (Blood & Fire) to this wrestling nostalgia podcast. Together, the pair of veteran journalists take a look at the changing mores and tastes of Pro Wrestling fans through the decades in another great, one-of-a-kind conversation. BONUS: Discover an upgrade to The Outdated Wrestling Hour that will take place in the next episode! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 31

The news that they've joined WWE has a lot of people talking about TNA - and this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) is knee-deep in the history of Total Nonstop Action! Our guest is historian Michael Cavacini, the Philadelphia-based writer who these days is compiling information for a new book on TNA - one that will focus on the Knockouts division featuring such stars as Gail Kim, Tayrn Terrell, Velvet Sky, and so many others who helped shape women's wrestling into what it is today. Take a journey back in time in the newest episode of the OWH! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 24

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith - now in its third year - is a free-form talk show featuring guests who you might not hear on any other mat shows. From the 1950s through today's stars, the wide-ranging conversations are the hallmark of one of the most original wrestling podcasts you'll ever hear. The Special Guest: The OWH welcomes back comedian Eric Johnston, who has a serious connection to the mat sport: Both his father and grandfather were touring pro wrestling. Now, Eric Johnston has a big announcement to make about an upcoming new podcast venture of his own ... and, of course, the talk veers off into pro wrestling old, new and in-between! It's laughs and more on the latest OWH, available everywhere. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 17

It's PWI Guys both old (show host Bob Smith) and new (current editor and writer Al Al Castle) as The Outdated Wrestling Hour takes a look at what it's like to attend a WWE "supercard" these days - in that light, Castle give his thoughts on what it was like to be there at the WWE's recent revival of Saturday Night's Main Event. And that's not nearly all: These longtime writers talk about the differences in Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine from its inception till now; the return of Jesse Ventura; cheap heat that goes too far; the genius of HHH; Tony Khan's biggest problem; the confusing case of MJF - and so much more on pro wrestling's most unique and enjoyable nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 10

It’s the first episode of season three of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine – and we’re penciling in this edition as the unofficial second “Introducing” feature on the popular mat nostalgia show. Back in the day with PWI and the London Publishing family of magazines, Smith was tasked with writing the “Introducing” feature in each edition of The Wrestler magazine, and it was one of his favorite duties. “I’ve always enjoyed giving young talent a chance to be heard from,” said Smith. “We helped introduce a lot of young stars in the era of wrestling mags – now I’m getting a new chance to to it all again.” Late last year, Smith introduced Kayla Sparks to mat fans all over the globe as she makes her comeback – and now, the longtime scribe welcomes The Even Stevens tag team – comprised of Steven Azure and Steve Somerset – to the OWH for the first time. Fans will hear all about how hard it is for new wrestlers to learn their crafts; the raging success of the Create A Pro wrestling school in New York; what it feels like to be belted by Becky Lynch (seriously!); and much more from one of the most talked-about (and funniest) tag teams on the East Cost indie scene. It’s not only a look at a pair of charismatic new stars – it’s also an education in the wrestling business like you’ll hear nowhere else. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 3

The first Outdated Wrestling Hour of the New Year will feature returning co-host Joe Puccio, who joins host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine) as the veteran duo looks back at celebrity involvement in pro wrestling - and also pro wrestlings who later became celebrities in their own right. We know you know all about John Cena and The Rock - but do you know who Mike Mazurki is (no, it's not The Miz)? Alex Karras? Someone who billed himself as "Iau Kea" in a feature film. Check out the old-time wrestlers who went into showbiz and the Holllywood stars who dared entere the ring in the third season OWH opener! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 20, 2024

It's a holiday celebration ... a year-end show ... the marking of two years as a wrestling podcast .. and the 100th episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - all at the same time! Join host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine and writer for Wrestling's Main Event and WCW Magazine) as the veteran writer and media pro celebrates all these milestones in a heartfelt special edition. You'll hear all about all the OWH episodes in 2024... ...but we're burying our lead here - there are special contritubtions on this joyous show: WWE Hall of Famer and hardcore legend Mick Foley; classic PWI editors that Bob worked with in Bill Apter and Craig Peters; and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast. Grab some egg nog and join the fun as Bob Smith pays tribute to everyone that helps the OWH in 2024 - especially all the fans! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 13, 2024

The Podcast: As The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith wraps up its second year, it goes back to the format it's become best known for: Looking back with fondness at many of the best wrestlers in history. This time, we look at 20 somewhat underrated stars. The Episode: The OWH welcomes back podcaster Steve Gennarelli, famed for his work on the top-rated Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam (an Arcadian Vanguard show). From female stars to brawlers to scientific fan favorites, this show has something for everyone ... if you enjoy mat action from '60s through today's stars, that is! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 6, 2024

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features Bob Smith, the (somehow still sprightly) former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine as he takes a look back at the history of Pro Wrestling as only he can deliver it. The Episode: This special edition is the first "Yay Or Nay" episode - as special guests Anthony Pires (you know him from PW Insider) and Liam Savage (best known for Front Row Material) get some hard questions from Bob ... and all they have to do is answer Yay Or Nay. From old school wrestling to today's star's, it's an all-emcompassing yet enjoyable conversation - the likes of which you can only hear on the OWH. BONUS: Bob Smith waves goodbye to the NWA ... even though there's still something called the NWA out there. Find out why! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 29, 2024

It's a unique episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith as Howard Baum - last heard as part of the 6:05 SuperPodcast - guests in what easily is the most freewheeling conversation ever on the OWH. Join as the former PWI editor and writer welcomes Baum as the duo discuss: - The blues music career of Bob Smith (or Robert Charels, the first time on any podcast) - What it was like to run a wrestling promotion in the Bahamas - The exciting yet frustrating life of a pro wrestling photographer - The problems with current wrestling - And yes, why Martin Short is a legend...and much much more! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 22, 2024

Want the antidote to all the whining and complaining that social media lends to sporting events? Get away from all the claptrack as Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes longtime wrestling personality and behind-the-scenes East Coast force Rick Del Santo back to the show. Del Santo, best known these days for his comentary on Coliseum Pro Wrestling (see it on W.O.N. Sports and on YouTube), lets us know about a big card coming up in Connecticut the Saturday after the espisode debuts - and, like always, the show veers off into subjects like women's old-time wrestling, today's WWE, fond memories of big stars, and much more. It's just ... fun! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 15, 2024

Most listeners know that Bob Smith - the former managing editor of P ro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine during the 1980s and 1990s - decided to bring The Outdated Wrestling Hour to The WrestleCopia Podcast Network. On this special edition of the OWH, Smith brings on WrestleCopia founder Ray Russell as the pair discusses the array of productions on the burgeoning network - but there's a lot more to this show. Listen in as Smith and Rusell talk about the trevails of being a podcaster; WWE's slick productions on TV; WWE's move to Netflix; the advantages of being a wrestling "tool"; too many championships; AEW's recognition problem; the demise of the NWA; the pair's love of wrestling magazines - and that's just the tip of the iceberg in the type of freewheeling, anything-goes conversation that's become the Hallmark of The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 8, 2024

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features former Pro Wrestling Illustrated Managing Editor Bob Smith, who looks back with fondness at the wrestling he not only grew up watching, but also covered as a writer for years. In fact, Smith wrote many of the "Introducing" features in The Wrestler magazine, which brings us to... The Guest: The Outdated Wrestling Hour welcomes Kayla Sparks, an upstate New York native who is gaining traction as a coming star in pro wrestling - she even appeared on WWE and AEW on the same day! Learn all about this effervescent new presence in the sport, her hopes for the future, her work in training and working througout the indie scene, and much more. The Verdict: Once again The Outdated Wrestling Hour presents a unique, upbeat podcast unlike anything else - in fact, there's a "Podcast Easter Egg" at the end of this particular episode, which aims to bring laughs during this very serious week! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 1, 2024

Take a trip back in time to the 1980s as the legendary "Cowboy" Bill Watts led his two organizations - Mid-South Wrestling and later The UWF - to a status that led the star-studded group to huge crowds, wild action, and a status that had the "big two" looking over their shoulders. Here's why: Junkyard Dog. Hacksaw Duggan. Steve Williams. Ted DiBiase. The Midnight Express. And on the list went! Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) returns to the OWH for lively discussion on a most-revered mat group that so many fans have fond memories of. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 25, 2024

Recently, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCw) received a note from someone named Beau James, and he assumed it was a young wrestler using the name of a classic 1980s and '90s wrestling star. Bob (as usual!) was wrong - and now he welcomes the legendary Beau James to the show for a scintillating conversation about wrestling old and new, and learn about James' new podcast! Bonus: Fellow podcaster Jon Boucher joins in on all the fun. Also: Learn how to help area charities which still need help after thehurrricanes raviged so many areas in the U.S. It's a unique podcast, the likes of which you won't hear anyplace else! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 18, 2024

On this rush-released episode of The Outdated Wrestling Your, host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) brings you inside the lavish celebration of wrestling history that was the 2024 inductions into The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Albany, New York on October 13. You'll hear from greats like Tony Atlas and Dan Severn; meet an engaging presence in up-and-coming Kayla "Spice Ranger" Sparks; learn all about the Hall of Fame museum at the MVP Arena in Albany (the same arena where Ric Flair won his first WWF World title), and much more! Get involved with the IPWHOF by listening to this special edition of the OWH! Inductees for this year included Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Jack Brisco, Ad Santel, Bill Apter, Mario Savoldi, Kurt Angle, and Korey Wise. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 11, 2024

If you're a fan of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, you're likely aware of the esteem that host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of The Outdated Wrestling Hour) holds for his fellow writers and journalists. On this special edition, Smith welcomes authoer Brad Balukjian, whose newest book The Six Pack: On The Road In Search of WrestleMania (Hachette), will likely wind up in the running for wrestling book of the year once 2024 ends. It's a one-of-a-kind volume about the journey of a writer who sacrificed greatly to write about the mat sport, and how finding the stars of one fateful WWF card turned out to be daunting years later. It's a unique podcast about a VERY unique book! The Outdated Wrestling Hour is part of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 4, 2024

The Podcast: Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and longtime wrestling writer - continues his unique nostalgia podcast by offering perspectives that fans can't get anywhere else. This time, Smith goes deep into his past... The Guest: And welcome the founder of the now-legendary Tri-State Wrestling Alliance, Joel Goodhart. This conversation marks the first time that Smith and Goodhart have spoken since 1991 - and the innovative former promoter holds nothing back, offering details about the heights of TWA, the superstars that worked there, the decision to close the company - and offers details on a huge event booked for Philadelphia early next year! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 27, 2024

The Podcast: Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour rolls on with guests and topics many fans can't find anywhere else - and his episode is no exception. The Guest: Smith welcomes the president of The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Seth Turner, who details the big 2024 induction ceremony that will take place in Albany, New York on October 13. Smith will be there as well, as legendary stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, Bill Apter, Jack Brisco, Kurt Angle, and many more will get their plaques displayed at the MVP Arena in the heart of the capital of New York State! The Result: You can be a part of this big event - just take a listen to this upbeat wrestling podcast and get the scoop! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 20, 2024

The Show: Always looking back in fondness about pro wrestling the way it used to be, Bob Smith (PWI, WCW) offers a perspective unlike anyone else in the wrestling nostaglia genre. This time out, Smith presents a guest who he's wanted to have appear on the show since it began... The Guest: ...Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. (Jerry Jaffee), who as a wrestler, manager, and behind-the-scenes force, brought Dick The Bruiser's Bruiser Bedlam and the longstanding WWA back to prominence in the mid-1980s. Graham Jr. knew talent, and he saw something special in youngers like Chris Carter, Denny Kass, and a certain newcomer by the name of Scott Rexsteiner - soon to become a legend called Scott Steiner. Learn things you never knew about not only Graham, but also about Bruiser, The Sheik, and why the WWA was the most successful territory that far too few fans knew about. This kind of show is another reason that The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast remains an oasis for those looking for something new ... that's actually old! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 13, 2024

The first Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith under the auspieces of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network takes a rare look forward - to September 21 to be exact, where a huge night featuring so many wrestling stars that it will surely make unforgettable Memphis wrestling history. Join Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and special guest Jamie Dundee (of new Hall of Famers PG-13) for a look at so many legends of Mid-South wrestling including Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Jimmy Valiant, Nightmare Danny Davis, Tommy Rich, and on...and on...and on! See if you can make plans to attend one of the biggest wrestling parties of 2024! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 6, 2024

Veteran writer and podcaster Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor and writer for WCW Magazine and Wrestling's Main Event) has met a lot of unique people since starting The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast (available at all podcast apps and YouTube) - but perhaps no one as different as Luke Jennings ... who hosts a series of wrestling podcasts on Hamburg WWWF matches and Memphis wrestling ... and he does it all from the UK! Jennings is a unique and pleasing individual who joins the long list of wrestling podcasters such as John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli, Brian R. Solomon, Rick Del Santo, "Mayor" John McCall, Dave Dynasty, Gene Jackson, and many more that Smith has welcomed to his show. "I think we should grow the nostalgia podcast community rather than compete," insists Smith - and when you hear Mr. Jennings on this show, we think you'll agree. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 30, 2024

On this very special editon of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), the veteran writer greets a pair of living legends from the glory days of Big-Time Wrestling in Detroit: announcer and commentator Terry Sullivan and Dave Burzynski - better known to Detroit and Canadian fans as the wily manager "Supermouth" Dave Drason! This podcast is one for the books - if you're a 1970s pro wrestling fan, we guarantee you that on this show you'll hear facts about a host ouf legendary stars: The Sheik, The Mighty Igor, The McGuire Twins, Dr. Jerry Graham, Tony Marino, Bull Curry, Killer Brooks, Eddie Creachman, and the list goes on and on. You'll learn about the classic Cobo Arena program, and a lot about the Big-Time Wrestling TV show. Take a trip back in time with one of the best episodes of The Outdated Wrestling Hour yet! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 23, 2024

The popular website The Ringer - which recently received national acclaim for its recent, in-depth biography of the legendary Kevin Sullivan - has a wrestling section included in its array of articles on tech, pop culture, and sports. The Sullivan article was written by a recent Outdated Wrestling Hour guest in Lee Douglass, who penned and researched the piece along with Oliver Lee Bateman - who joins the OWH for a spirted conversation on the state of pro wrestling then and now. It's one of wrestling's best writers on The Outdated Wrestling Hour once again, and it's the kind of freeform discussion that's captivated listeners during the two years of this singularly unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 16, 2024

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by former Pro Wrestling Illustrated stalwart Bob Smith, isn't your average mat show - many episodes features guests from around the sport that don't usually wind up on podcasts. It's why the show is one of the most unique wrestling programs available on any format. The Guest: On this edition, Smith welcomes Cory Sharber - the popular general assignment and sports reporter for WHYY radio, the NPR-affiliated radio station in Philadelphia. Smith and Sharber met during a stint on the Studio 2 program during WrestleMania week, and this show helps rekindle their burgeoning friendship. The two agree on a particular topic on this show - see if you agree with their summation of what they believe is a mark of distinction! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 9, 2024

The Show: Longtime wrestling writer Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) offers a unique look at the mat sport with The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, usually looking back with fondness at the great action of the past ... but this time, it's a club sandwich of info and laughs! The Podcast: First, Smith whets longtime wrestling fans' appetites with his thoughts about WWE's recent SummerSlam - and follows it up with a bounty full of bodyslam-worthy eats as we look at the odd connection between pro wrestling and food. From BBQ to ice cream, wrestling and fun food go together like a good tag team - and this podcast will surely satisfy! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 2, 2024

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features host Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine - and an array of guests from the wrestling industry, going from the golden era to today. The Guest: Smith welcomes Gene Jackson, the host of the relatively new show called The Retro Wrestling Re-View on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network. It's a sudden and welcome hit that features looks at individual programs from the legendary USWA days of Memphis wrestling. It's the next best thing to watching Channel 5 back in the day! Find The Outdated Wrestling Hour wherever you get your podcasts! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 26, 2024

The Podcast: It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast, which is already famous for presenting a myriad of writers and journalists - and this episode is no exception. Smith (former PWI editor and writer and an award-winning sports writer) welcomes Ian Douglass - who has co-authored several books on top wrestling stars, including Steve Keirn, B. Brian Blair, Dan Severn, and other famed mat heroes. The Result: "This show is really an eye-opener," said Smith following the recording of his interview with Douglass. "Ian is a journalist first and foremost - the writing is so incisive that you'd think you were reading a book about a famous politician or movie star. The work on the Keirn book is the best wrestling writing I've read so far in 2024. On top of all that, this might be one of the most intelligent people I've ever met, in or out of sports." The Verdict: Smith believes he's bringing his listeners onee of rising stars of sports journalism. Read Douglass's books and see if you are! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 19, 2024

The Podcast: It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, where jovial host Bob Smith takes listeners back in time in search of nostalgia and fun...well, usually... The Guest: Canada's Liam Savage (formerly heard on the Front Row Material podcast) makes his fifth appearance on The Outdated Wrestling Hour, just in time for something different... The Show: It's complaints and criticisms as Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Savage take on the things about today's wrestling that's are getting under their skin - and it all makes for one-of-a-kind listening as the duo compares and contrasts old and new pro wrestling - and the results aren't always pretty! What - Bob is ANGRY?!? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 12, 2024

The Podcast: It's the newest edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor and writer Bob Smith - still at it after all these years. The Special Guest: John McAdam, the host of the already legendary Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast - perhaps the most informative (and most listened-to) mat nostalgia show available on any apps. The Result: Although Smith and McAdam have only known each other for about a year, it's once again another free-flowing conversation with two veterans of pro wrestling. It's a little of this and a lot of that - you'll be shocked at how many topics this pair of longtime observers touch upon on the latest edition of classic wrestling's most unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 28, 2024

The show: The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by longtime wrestling scribe Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the halcyon days of mat mags). The guest: Steve Keirn, the all-time great wrestling star who just published a new book: The Keirn Chronicles Vol. 2: The Phenomenal Wrestling Resurgence of Steve Keirn. Two books? With the life this man has had, we could use two or three more volumes from a performer who dominated the 1980s like few others - and whose influence carries on to this day. The result: One of the most remarkable Outdated episodes to date, as Keirn takes us through everything from The Fabulous Ones through Skinner to today's mat world. He's one of a kind - and this is a singularly unique episode of wrestling's most off-beat nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 21, 2024

Remember when "Gentleman" Chris Adams' superkick meant sure defeat for his unlucky opponents? How about the times when Hulk Hogan's legdrop sent the bad guys home, vanquished and hurt? We do, too - so why are such classic moves now simply used as spots in a match - with. for instance, certain wrestlers using superkicks over and over again in the same match? Join host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and the returning Joe Puccio (the busy wrestling writer with a hot new interview out now) as they bemoan the lack of continuity, common sense, and realism in too much of today's wrestling. Sure, these are two two veterans of the business screaming "get off my lawn" for an hour - but who else is gonna carry that torch except The Outdated Wrestling Hour? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 14, 2024

Former PWI managing editor (and current Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast host) Bob Smith has been talking about it for two years: The mid-1980s Bruiser Bedlam TV series from the Indianapolis area featured some of the best wrestling that too few people knew about. Among the stars were Dr. Jerry Graham Jr., The Great Wojo, El Bracero, a young and hungry Scott Rechsteiner (who soon became Scott Steiner) - and an "All-American" babyface named Chris Carter ... whose heel turn Smith considers to be one of the best of the entire decade. Check out this new edition and hear Carter offer memories of legends such as Dick The Bruiser, The Sheik, Moose Cholak, and many others - and learn how a new breed of stars and booking turned an almost dormant territory in the WWA into a hotbed of big crowds and white-hot excitement - and you'll find out how you can enjoy many of these programs today! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 7, 2024

Bob Smith traveled the country covering pro wrestling for Pro Wrestling Illustrated - but he states strongly the best time he ever had was covering the USWA in Memphis in 1991. Like other fans, Smith - now the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - was a huge supporter of the legendary Channel 5 wrestling on Saturdays hosted by the incomparable announcer Lance Russell. On this special edition of the OWH, Smith welcomes Shane Russell, the son of Lance Russell, who recalls so many stories about his Hall of Famer father that we don't have room to list them all here. Tune in for pure nostalgia as Smith and Russell take you back to the days of the Mid-South Coliseum and Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Lance Russell, Curt Hennig, and all the legends that the mat world will never forget! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 31, 2024

The great Lee Walker of the hit wrestling podcast Perched On The Top Rope suggested it, and we jumped on it: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes Bay Ragni - better known to early ECW fans as the one and only Chubby Dudley! Despite his humorous wrestling persona, Ragni explains the travails of being a young wrestler in a most unusual role, and also talks about how his life took a turn for the better as the years rolled on. This is an interesting fellow, that Chubby Dudley - so snack on the newest edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 24, 2024

Following a record-setting episode featuring the top 100 pro wrestlers of the 1980s, The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine) takes on a most unique topic: The pro wrestlers who engage in acts of charity and kindness behind the scenes. The guest is an expert on the subject: Stanley Karr, the host of the Wrestling With Heart podcast and a radio pro as well. BONUS: Bob Smith reads a fan letter that absolutely floors him - and you might feel the same as you listen to his unique wrestling show! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 17, 2024

T his edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) brings back a concept that was a smash hit upon its conception - expert rankings for an entire decade of pro wrestling stars. Previously, a ranking of 1970s legends was a smash hit - and now, Smith brings back John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the mega-popular Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam for a ranking of the top 100 wrestling stars of the 1980s. It’s the longest OWH podcast to date, but there’s not a second wasted; it’s an in-depth look at the stars and moments that made the ’80s one of the sport’s most important decades. So - who’s #1? Who is in the Top 20? The only way to find out is to listen! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 10, 2024

Somewhere along the line in the history of pro wrestling, TV broadcasts went from a single announcer to announce "teams" - with the second person being a color commentator. This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) takes a deep dive into the talents of those voices that kept us on the edges of our seats while describing the action. From legends such as Jesse Ventura and Bobby Heenan through a new breed in Tazz and JBL to others you may not remember, this is a fond look back at great talents that most fans will never forget. So don't forget to log on and listen to another edition of the most unique nostalgia podcast around! The special guest: The renowned wrestling writer Joe Puccio, who chimes in with expert commentary on many of the sport's most legendary pros in the booth. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 3, 2024

They’ve been the most popular episodes of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – and, naturally, everybody is back! The new edition of the OWH features John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling, and this time, this trio of mat mavens offer the picks that will be merged to form The Outdated Wrestling Hour Top 50 tag teams of the 1980s. From The British Bulldogs to the vicious Moondogs to the Andersons, you’ll find tag team greatness throughout this two-hour nostalgia extravaganza. So who came out as #1? You’ll have to listen to find out! Plus: More blasts from the past with co-host Joe Puccio. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 3, 2024

Run With The Bull - the new book that's sweeping the wrestling world - features the story of comedian Eric Johnston and his wrestling grandfather, Bull Johnson, and mat star father, Danny "Bullwhip" Johnson. The book was written with Johnston and the famed author Greg Oliver - but a young and promising third writer was involved with young Joseph Casciaro. This promising new author is already a regular at SLAM! Wrestling, and offers a unique glimpse into that company as well as the new book on this podcast. It's the thinking person's wrestling nostalgia show, and it's conversations like this that make it so unique. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 26, 2024

Watch out for banana peels: This decidedly different edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) sees his editor-in-chief, Craig Peters, return to the show for the fourth time - and they basically just talk...about wrestling and comedy. It's a fond remembrance of such truly funny personalities as Andy Kaufman, Bill Apter, Jim Cornette, Bobby Heenan, and moments that were actually full of real laughs in the midst of all the classic action. There's more "insider" tales of PWI office jokes, and even more oddball stuff than we have room to list here. Bonus: Re-life the best moments of "staff announcer" Bob Twenty Minutes From Now, and vote yay or nay about whether the hapless helper stays or goes! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 19, 2024

It's a special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a writer for many of the best-known wrestling magazines in history) as he welcomes fellow podcaster "Mayor" John McCall (Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall) for a truly deep dive into the history of major mat stars that plied their trades in Memphis, Tennessee. Sure, you'll hear about the career of Jerry "The King" Lawler - that's a given. But we expect you to be surprised at who McCall considers the very top performers in Memphis wrestling history - and Smith rounds out the topic with a long list of greats who passed through this legendary wrestling territory. Take a listen and compare your favorite stars of the CWA and USWA with the grapplers this pair of popular podcasters talk about! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 12, 2024

It's with great pride that The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine) brings back the New England-based wrestling personality Rick Del Santo for a second appearance on the podcast. This pair of veterans of the wrestling biz take a look at the recent WrestleMania event, and touch on a host of topics both new and nostalgic along the way. It's the podcast that's been described as "the thinking person's oldies wrestling show" - and we can't agree more! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 5, 2024

This is a solo podcast featuring Bob Smith, the engaging former editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a host of mat magazines. It's a simple show where Smith looks back at some of the biggest moments of his life while following wrestling - covering matches for PWI, working at the world's biggest magazine, and simple times watching classic matches on television as both a kid and an adult. It's the kind of unique presentation that makes The Outdated Wrestling Hour a most unique listen in the podcast world - you don't have to be a wrestling fans to enjoy it! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 29, 2024

Usually concerned with topics from decades gone by, this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (a wrestling magazine favorite from his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated and WCW) takes a look at the loss of some legendary wrestling stars; offers a fond farewell to Sting, and looks forward to this year's WrestleMania with points of views you'll get nowhere else. This week's guest: Nick Clark, the Philadelphia-based artist who specializes in the most unique wrestler portraits you'll ever see. Join in on the fun with wrestling's most unique nostalgia hour! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 22, 2024

If the famed, award-winning wrestling journalist Greg Oliver is behind something, it's GOT to be good - and he worked with the rising Canadian comedy star Eric Johnston on the just-released book Run With The Bull: Three Generations Of Sports & Entertainment. So why is Eric Johnston on a wrestling nostalgia podcast? He's the link to a couple of classic grapplers: His grandfather was the famed '70s traveling heel Bull Johnson, and the son of Canadian star Danny "Bullwhip" Johnson. Now, Eric Johnston has teamed with Greg Oliver for a book that's got it all: Comedy, nostalgia, pathos, heartfelt memories, great action photos, and a style unlike any other wrestling book you'll ever read. It's already a hit in Canada, and Johnston is on his way to being a major name in comedy and film. He's a multi-faceted man - and this is a multi-faceted podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour with former PWI editor Bob Smith. Even for this hit show, it's an episode that's totally unique! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 15, 2024

One of the seminal figures in the history of Big Time Wrestling is Dave Burzyinski, better known to Detroit fans as "Supermouth" Dave Drason, the nefarious manager of one of the sport's greatest (and most violent) stars, the original Sheik. This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) finds a pair of kindred spirits engaging in an upbeat conversation about their respective wrestling careers; being a wrestling photographer and journalist; becoming a top heel manager almost out of the blue; the excitement of the Big Time Wrestling promotion; and even some chat about blues music. If you've never heard of the "Supermouth," this show will serve as an enjoyable opportunity to get to know a talented man who became the in-ring manager of the most vicious wrestler in the history of professional wrestling! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 8, 2024

Much like other baseball, football, and basketball, there are chips off the old block - superstar wrestlers today who are the sons or daughters of legendary pros. Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) returns to the show with a look at famed mat heroes and villains who came from famed wrestling families. It's a unique topic for a wrestling podcast - but then again, The Outdated Wrestling Hour with Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) usually does things quite unlike any other wrestling podcast on the airwaves! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 1, 2024

The key ingredient of the success of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a longtime wrestling writer) is its main objective: To remember and pay tribute to the wrestling stars and territories of the past. On this special edition, journalist (and at one point, an actual wrestling reporter) Mike Morsch takes a look back at his in-person memories of Central States Wrestling - as well as great stars such as Harley Race, Mike George, Rufus R. "Freight Train" Jones, Roger Kirby, Dick The Bruiser, and many more legends. And, as always, a freewheeling conversation ensues - the hallmark of one of the most entertaining wrestling nostalgia podcasts to hit apps everywhere! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 24, 2024

Join host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an almost instant look at the February 24 WWE live event, Elimination Chamber: Perth. It's a quick look at today's biggest federation through the eyes of one of the sport's most veteran pundits! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 16, 2024

A longtime friend of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith finally gets his due as the energetic and knowledgeable Anthony Pires makes his "only guest" debut on this popular mat podcast. The host - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated - and his brilliant friend talk for more than an hour about things new and old - WWF memories, AEW doings, wrestling psychology, then versus now, great stars of the past, and much, much more. Hours like this are another reason why The Outdated Wrestling Hour isn't just for old-timer wrestling fans - it's for everybody! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 9, 2024

Do you enjoy the annual PWI magazine list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world? Bob Smith, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour and former PWI managing editor, wrote the first two PWI 500 articles in 1991 and '92. Now, joined by a nonpareil pair of wrestling experts - John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam - Smith and these longtime wrestling mavens offer a new concept: A look back at the top 100 wrestlers of the sport's wildest decade, the 1970s. What more could you want - here's a chance to relive history on one of wrestling's most unique podcasts. See if your all-time favorites made the list! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 2, 2024

This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) brings a refreshing change of pace with young wrestling insider Kimmy Sokol, a vibrant new presence in the current mat scene. It’s a decidedly different podcast: Smith and Sokol talk about the differences in new wrestling and old wrestling; what it’s like at major wrestling conventions; the whole new world of the wrestling media; and much more. You won’t hear anything like this anywhere else - another reason why The Outdated Wrestling Hour is the most unique nostalgia podcast ever offered, and it’s available at major podcast platforms and YouTube. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 26, 2024

This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) is about...uh...well...a little bit of everything! The OWH welcomes back Liam Savage (formerly of the Front Row Material podcast) as this pair of longtime pundits talk about this and that and everything in between - the WWF, NWA, AWA, wrestling rules and regulations, Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, CM Punk, the current NWA, Harley Race, Hulk Hogan, Roman Reigns, and more as the topics keep coming fast and furious. We can't explain what this particular show is all about - but we CAN promise you a great time looking back at pro wrestling! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 19, 2024

In yet another high-water mark for The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), the show welcomes the already-legendary sports and wrestling writer Greg Oliver - who has worked on the classic Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame series of books; recent biographies of wrestling legend Medusa and baseball manager and coach John Gibbons, and so much more. There's talk of modern wrestling, old school mentalities, what it's like to become a professional writer, and much, much more. Sit back and enjoy the kind of enjoyable conversation that's become the hallmark of The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 12, 2024

In the second episode of the second season of Bob Smith's Outdated Wrestling Hour, it's a meeting of two Pro Wrestling Illustrated stalwarts - Smith, who worked his way into the managing editor job at the vaunted mat publication in 1991, and Al Castle, who has become one of the top wrestling writers in America during his during his time at PWI. Today's magazine is going through a serious resurgence with wrestling fans all over America - and you can find out why by listening to this informative and fun conversation, the type of which is the hallmark of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, a grappling podcast like no other! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 5, 2024

It's the first episode of the second season of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - and on this edition, host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) once again joins former Ring Of Honor chief Cary Silkin. The pair of veteran wrestling industry pros take on topics both new and old: AEW, Tony Khan, WWWF, blood in wrestling, then versus now, Roller Derby, and much, much more. It's the kind of freewheeling, enjoyable conversation that is rare to find even with the glut of pro wrestling podcasts - there's nothing else like The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 29, 2023

It's right on time for both film fans and mat mavens - join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) as he welcomes longtime film reviewer Jon Pine for a deep dive into The Iron Claw, the just-released look at the tragic lives of the members of the Von Erich family. And that's not all - we give our awards for the best and worst of 2023...and that's STILL NOT all: We give humble thanks to all the guests and friends who made The Outdated Wrestling Hour so successful this year. And there's MORE: Don't shut your podcast off till the very end - you'll thank us for it! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 15, 2023

When podcast host Bob Smith wrote and edited at the offices of G.C. London and eventually worked his way up to the managing editor role, he wrote one of the most popular columns in The Wrestler magazine - "Introducing," where he predicted great things for many a young mat star. Now, for the first time on The Outdated Wrestling Hour, we made a prediction: Tyler Peters of Tennessee has a bright future as a wrestling commentator and podcaster. You'll learn all about Peters' brand new show, discover a great indie wrestling federation with an old-school feel, and hear enjoyable commentary about wrestling then and now. Plus, the usual OWH silliness as we look forward to the next edition: Our end-of-the-year wrap-up show! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 8, 2023

It's another honor for Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour as he welcomes another wrestling lifer in Cary Silkin - the former owner of the legendary Ring Of Honor as well as one of the most revered wrestling experts today. It's the first of two discussions (the next will be announced shortly) about Silkin's time with the sports-oriented ROH, his induction into the ROH Hall of Fame, growing up with wrestling, and a lot more things you might want to know about this promotional legend who has worked with stars such as CM Punk, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles, and many more. PLUS: The usual wacky banter and style that's made the OWH one of the top new wrestling podcasts of the year. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Dec 1, 2023

Bob Smith has done just about everything a non-athlete could do in pro wrestling - he worked for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, appeared on wrestling TV shows, and even tried his hand a play-by-play. However, this particular podcast will forever hold a huge place in Smith's heart - because this special show is a tribute to one of the first wrestlers he ever saw in his youth. The guest: Paige Von Hess Sutherland, who is the daughter of the legendary 1970s and '80s German ring villain Kurt Von Hess. It's a long interview, but as it progresses listeners will hear memories of not only a truly memorable heel, but also stories about Andre The Giant, Stu Hart, Hans Schmidt, Johnny Powers, Afa & Skia, then versus now, and much, much more. This is a podcast with a lot of heart - and it's now available wherever you get your podcasts as well as YouTube. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 24, 2023

It's a special episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and its sister magazines for London Publishing) welcomes Brad Drake, the executive director of the newly revived Wrestling Fans International Association - better known as the WFIA. You'll learn all about why the WFIA is back - and you'll get all the information you need to learn how to become a member. BONUS: A look back at some of the most undderated wrestlers from the '70s through the '90. See if you agree with our choices! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 17, 2023

It's not often that host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) gets a bit sheepish bringing on a guest - but that's the way he felt in meeting the famed wrestling historian George Schire, the author of the classic pro wrestling book Minnesota's Golden Age Of Wrestling From Verne Gagne To The Road Warriors. The award-winning Schire takes listeners on quite a journey - not only throughout the history of the AWA, but also touching on his own career, today's wrestling, the rise of the WWF, and much more. It's a unique perspective that only a legendary writer like Schire can bring - with the unique touch that only Smith and his Outdated Wrestling Hour can deliver to serious mat fans. Bonus: Don't miss the opener, where another "legendary wrestling writer" makes a humorous surprise appearance! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 10, 2023

The Outdated Wrestling Hour returns as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) welcomes a pair of soon-to-be legendary podcasters in Benny Scala and Dan Sebastiano, the hosts of the hugely successful Dan & Benny In The Ring! These longtime wrestling experts and fans detail why their show has been so vital, and you'll see why the broadcasts are a favorite landing place for wrestling stars both new and classic. Plus: The trio veers off topic and talks MLB, fast food, and a lot more in the type of freeform conversation that's made Smith's nostalgia podcast an out-of-the-box hit! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Nov 3, 2023

It's fond memories and thinking caps: Join former PWI managing editor Bob Smith with not one but two special guests - wrestling media giant Anthony Pires and noted podcaster Liam Savage (formerly of Front Row Material) - as they take part in the first-ever Outdated Wrestling Hour trivia contest, where these two experts battle it out for some really meager prizes! After the contest, however, the podcast takes listeners back through the decades as they look back at their own pasts in the sport, the great stars, and the good times we all shared by attending live shows and watching incredible TV matches. It's this sort of kinship that makes the OWH the only podcast of its kind in the wrestling world. Don't miss this one! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 27, 2023

It's another spirited trip down Memory Lane as host Bob Smith (former longtime PWI writer and editor) welcomes Steve Gennarelli, best known for his major contributions to one of pro wrestling's most popular podcasts, Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam. This pair of veteran fans and podcasters touch on all the subjects you'd expect to be debated in a podcast that features classic wrestling: Then versus now, old wrestling magazines, wrestling on TV, great covers of classic mags, stuff they certainly don't care for, and much more. If the secret of a good podcast is a really entertaining conversation, this episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour is great entertainment! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 20, 2023

What more can we say - PWI legend Bill Apter and Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (Bill's former managing editor) engage in a heartfelt and spirited discussion about wrestling magazines, his time with London Publishing, wrestling censorship, apartment house wrestling, Moondogs, Bruno Sammartino versus Pedro Morales, Bill's amazing current life in wrestling, and much more. It's two old friends talking old school action and old good times - and you get to listen in! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 13, 2023

Join Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and one of today's busiest wrestling writers, Javier Ojst (of ProWrestlingStories.com) for a long look at the villains of the past has inspired the ire of millions of Americans ... and also made them stand in line to buy tickets. From no-brainers like The Sheik and Abdullah The Butcher to regional stars like Apache Bull Ramos and Wild Bull Curry, there's enough rulebreaking and chicanery here to cause even the most hardened mat fan to have nightmares. It's another upbeat and fun episode of pro wrestling's nonpareil nostalgia podcast! And, oh - don't miss the opening satire of, well, the silliness of how modern wrestling is being run! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Oct 6, 2023

Host Bob Smith has been a busy old boy this year, making The Outdated Wrestling Hour a genuinely headline-grabbing and enjoyable listen - but on this shorter-than-usual special episode, he's altering the format to give an inside look at what's going to be happening with the OWH - and offers a stream-of-consciousness where he touches on his favorite moments in wrestling; AEW and Tony Khan; recent WWE; the great Joyce Grable; things that really bother him; and a lot more. He also gets some things off his chest in a way that might even shock you a bit, all on the most unique wrestling nostalgia podcast today! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 29, 2023

Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) loves radio - he cut his teeth on it before becoming a writer and editor. We all know that wrestling podcasts are all the rage - but did you know that there are still some excellent wrestling radio shows out there to enjoy? Join Bob and his guests Glen Braget and Michael McCurdy - the host of Minnesota's classic Rasslin' Memories Then & Now radio show - for a freewheeling, upbeat conversation all about the state of radio, as well as more wrestling stuff than you could shake Fred Blassie's cane at - the trio hits upon topics such as the AWA, Joyce Paustian's amazing book, Jerry Blackwell's face turn, Don Callis, Adam Pearce, Portland action, old school prelim stars, scary TV moments, and more. Enjoy more traditional vibes from the most decidedly different mat podcast series you'll ever hear! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 22, 2023

Remember the legendary "House Of Action" - The Portland Sports Arena? Pacific Northwest Wrestling fans still do - and so do we. Join special guest Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) and host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI) as they look back at the stars and matches that made Portland Wrestling a one-of-a-kind organization. From Roddy Piper to Rick Martel to Buddy Rose to Moondog Mayne, it's a fondly remembered league - and you'll get to re-live its golden years on this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 15, 2023

They were the voices of wrestling's glory years - from Gordon Solie and Bob Caudle to Brian Webster and Joey Styles. These were some of the most lauded play-by-play announcers in mat history, and on this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and returning favorite Joe Puccio (who has written for some of wrestling's top sites and publications) take a look back at so many announcers - you'll join in and remember Les Thatcher, Gorilla Monsoon, Terry Sullivan, Vince McMahon Jr., Jack Reynolds, Sam Menacker, Lord Athol Layton, and so many more. There's also talk of current wrestling and much more on this episode of the most unique wrestling nostalgia podcast around! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 8, 2023

Join host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine) as he welcomes Scottie Richardson, the founder of the popular online wrestling destination Wrestler Weekly - but there's much more to this unique and personable guy than only that accomplishment. Richardson is the author of a now-classic wrestling autobiography, Family, Bacon, Rasslin - and we bring you the news that his multi-faceted man is now working on a new book about one of the most important wrestling cards in history! He's also a sports coach, a rock & roll expert, and so much more. Take a listen and find out why The Outdated Wrestling Hour is such an enjoyable and decidedly different podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Sep 1, 2023

Pro wrestling has long been considered somewhat of an art form - but some talented people think it's actual art. You certainly will after you see the work of the amazing Philadelphia-based Nick Clark, who creates some of the most memorable art and drawings about wrestling you will ever gaze upon. It's typical OWH as host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated's former managing editor) and Clark soon veer off into a myriad of topics, including women's wrestling, ECW, hardcore matches, the forgotten rules of wrestling, The Monster Factory, The Blue Meanie, and much more. Enjoy another upbeat show with this edition of wrestling's most unique podcast! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 25, 2023

The Outdated Wrestling Hour is honored to bring to you one of the greatest musicians in contemporary blues music, Mr. Rodd Bland - the son of the legendary singer Bobby "Blue" Bland and one of the finest drummers in the genre today. In this special episode, Bland and host Bob Smith - known as Robert Charels during his own blues music career - talk about all kinds of music from blues to groups like the Rolling Stones and Guns 'N Roses ... but that's not all! Bland is well-versed in the world of pro wrestling, and he offers a wealth of great memories and enjoyable anecdotes for fans to enjoy. Guests like this blues superstar are another reason why The Outdated Wrestling Hour is the most upbeat mat podcast you'll ever hear! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 18, 2023

Most fans know Jared Hawkins from his popular show The Indie Wrestling Guide Podcast - but did you know this still-young man has also been an indie referee for almost 20 years? In this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) talks to Hawkins about not only his hit streaming show, but also about what it's like to step between the ropes, enter the squared circle, and enforce the rules in the current wrestling. Of course, being the OWH, Smith will bring you back to the halcyon days of yesteryear with a look back at the most famous refs in the history of old school wrestling. It's another reason why The Outdated Wrestling Hour is the most original nostalgia podcast you'll hear anywhere. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 11, 2023

It's the return of a favorite guest as the prolific multi-award winning writer and podcaster Brian R. Solomon (Blood & Fire: The Unbelieveable Real Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik, PWI, The Wrestling News, Shut Up & Wrestle) returns to talk with host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of PWI) about not only his upcoming book on Gorilla Monsoon, but also about his new book Superheroes: The History Of A Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro. Don't worry - there's not only comics talk about lots of talk about wrestling new and old, classic stars, and a whole lot more on the thinking person's wrestling nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Aug 4, 2023

It's with great pride that The Outdated Wrestling Hour features an enjoyable interview with Joyce Paustian, the author and photographer of a fantastic new book: My Ringside Seat To The AWA. It's a new paperback featuring literally hundreds of photos and tons of personal memories from a fan who became a part of the Midwest wrestling scene. How good is the book? "It's the same vibe we all got from our days buying wrestling magazines - discovering things we didn't realize," said host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI and WCW) after reading this enjoyable new release. PLUS: Notes on the new OWH Fan Club, notes and notices, and much more on the thinking person's nostalgia podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 28, 2023

In yet another episode in what host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) calls "cross-pollinization," the OWH welcomes Nate Maxson to the podcast. As luck would have it, this episode is released at the same time as Maxson's We Can't Wrestle podcasts issued its landmark 200th podcast. It's a high water mark for Maxson, a true wrestling expert whose freewheeling podcast has earned a loyal and rabid following. Yet, that's this Outdated episode - Smith and Maxson talk about more wrestlers and events than you can think of in another wide-ranging Outdated Wrestling Hour - you never know what you'll hear! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 19, 2023

Everyone has thrilled to the violent antics of Abdullah The Butcher, Fred Blassie, Buzz Sawyer, Cactus Jack, and so many other legends who could be both violent and brutal. However, has today's indie scene altered the violence in pro wrestling so that is has become almost unrecognizable? Join host Bob Smith with returning guest Craig Peters (both from the London Publishing days of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a free-flowing, sometime intense, sometimes funny, and always heartfelt look at violence in pro wrestling from the territory days till now. It's another reason why we consider The Outdated Wrestling Hour to be the thinking fan's pro wrestling nostalgia podcast. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 14, 2023

Join The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith - a mainstay at Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the '80s and '90s - as his recent visit to a top wrestling convention in Philadelphia resulted with an impromptu interview with Bill Apter, the dean of pro wrestling journalists who worked with Bob for all those years. It's a fun conversation between two old friends, and you get to hear it as it happened. PLUS: News on a new OWH fan club, talk about the resurgent WWE, thoughts on a new book from a great wrestling writer, and much more on wrestling's most unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jul 7, 2023

One of the hottest new regional wrestling podcasts is Wrasslin' Talk with Mayor McCall - hosted by longtime area fan and historian John McCall. Former PWI managing editor and The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith flipped when he heard this new podcast, because even though he's a "city slicker," he loves classic Memphis wrestling as much as anybody. Together, Smith and McCall take a walk down memory lane that's so vivid you'll think you've landed on Beale Street - or better yet, at ringside at The Mid-South Coliseum! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 30, 2023

Join host Bob Smith (from Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) and special guest Joe Puccio (eWrestlingNews, Royal Flush online, and many other wrestling publications) for a look back at many of the most entertaining and legendary pro wrestling managers from the 1960s through the 2000s. If you booed Lou Albano and cheered Arnold Skaaland, this is the wrestling podcast edition for you! See if you agree with our picks! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 23, 2023

There are many unsung heroes on the wrestling scene, even these days - and one of them is popular podcast host Rick Del Santo (of PWZ fame). Unbeknownst to many, he also works behind the scenes in helping to bring traditional old school independent wrestling to fans in New England. Join host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an illuminating hour with a man who is not only a driving force in wrestling in his home state, but who also about to publish his 300th podcast episode, a true milestone in the packed mat podcast scene. "Rick might be the nicest person I've met in wrestling in years," said Smith after the taping, so meet a real gentleman who loves old school wrestling as much as you do! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 16, 2023

The original owner of ECW, Tod Gordon, has a new book coming out. It's called Tod Is God, it hits bookstores in July - and it no doubt will be one of the most explosive mat books released this year. Join host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI) as he looks back on his time with Gordon in the early days of ECW - and how the legendary promoters looks back on his dealings with Paul Heyman, The Sandman, Terry Funk, Joey Styles, Public Enemy, Eddie Gilbert, and so many other stars. It's a book as well as a podcast you don't want to miss, and an interview for the ages. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 9, 2023

It's a light and funny listen as host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the 1980s and '90s) opens the show with a parody of a famous scene from a famous comedy - then offers a new wrestling contest for those looking to show off their smarts; offers news on upcoming wrestling conventions, and looks as new ways to enjoy old school grappling. Join this veteran mat writer as his podcast continues to entertain and inform! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jun 2, 2023

He's been "Dynamic," he's now "Nostalgic" - but there have been few personalities in pro wrestling like Dave Dynasty! He's been a wrestler, a promoter, and a successful podcaster - and he's even thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans with his YouTube channel featuring great wrestling from across the decades. Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a look back at Dick The Bruiser's WWA, dozens of territories, thoughts on classic and modern wrestling, and a lot more on the sport's most unique nostalgia podcast! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 26, 2023

Up and away with the AWA: Mike Morsch - a 40-year veteran of the newspaper business famed for his work on The Vinyl Dialogues - covered the American Wrestling Association during his early years as a writer. Now, he joins Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for another spirited OWH conversation. The duo looks back at the glory years of the Minnesota-based organization, recalling such stars as Verne Gagne, Nick Bockwinkel, Dick The Bruiser, Curt and Larry Hennig, Mad Dog Vachon, Jim Brunzell, Angelo Mosca, and dozens of other legends. It’s another example of the kind of upbeat show always provided by the most unique pro wrestling nostalgia podcast ever! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 19, 2023

In this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a trip back in time to detail how he first laid eyes on one of the biggest legends in history: "Superstar" Billy Graham, who passed away one day before this episode was recorded. It's a fond remembrance of a once-of-a-kind star, the likes of which the mat world will never see again. Plus: A look ahead at future shows for this unique, nostalgic podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 12, 2023

What would classic pro wrestling have been without the jobbers, the enhancement talent, the lovable losers - all of whom helped guide the sport into the unique form of entertainment it remains today? Join host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a look back at some of the most familiar names and faces that fans grew to known and love on television - including Bob's special guest for this episode in former WWF wrestler "Broadway" Sonny Blaze. Join these old friends for an in-depth discussion and a fond memories of hot action and legendary superstars! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

May 5, 2023

Wanna talk about, well, WRESTLING? Join host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and special guest Liam Savage (renowned for his stint on the Front Row Material podcast) for an appreciative overview of some of the best moves in wrestling history. Rediscover the greatness of such legends as Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie, Stan Stasiak, Rob Van Dam, and so many more stars in a trip down wrestling history that will leave you hankering to check out film clips of the best of wrestling excellence. Don't miss this edition of one of pro wrestling's hottest new podcasts! Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 28, 2023

Ever wonder what a workday was like during the glory years of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine? Join host Bob Smith - the former managing editor of that very mag - as well as former editor-in-chief Craig Peters for an extended look back at all the fun, hard work, problems, and pleasures of working for the world's best selling mat magazine. It's one of the most enjoyable episodes yet of the most unique wrestling podcast ever! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 21, 2023

It was one of the best feuds of wrestling history, according to The Outdated Wrestling Hour host (and former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) Bob Smith, and we know a lot of fans feel the same way: It's the legendary breakup of Larry Zbyszko and Bruno Sammartino! Get the full scoop on one of the most infamous moments in WWF history as Bob and special guest Javier Ojst (of The Pro Wrestling Stories website) bring back so many details we'd wager many fans have forgotten about. It's another hour of the kind of unique and upbeat wrestling talk you wont find anywhere else! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 14, 2023

Even old school wrestling writers like host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) are in awe of Brian R. Solomon - the winner of this year's Wrestling Observer book of the year award for his incredible book on The Sheik, Blood and Fire! Join Bob and Brian for a wide-ranging conversation covering Solomon's incredible career - it's wrestling nostalgia and fun like you'll hear on no other podcast (except, maybe, on Solomon's Shut Up & Wrestle)! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 7, 2023

Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an enjoyable hour of wrestling talk as special guest Mike Leotis (of Wrestler Weekly) and the veteran mat scribe look back at some of the most downright shocking angles and wildest moments of the past 50 years in pro wrestling. Also get the scoop on big doings at Wrestler Weekly, upcoming podcast appearances, more on this year's WrestleMania, and a list of classic old-time "good guys" as loved by our staff announcer! It's wrestling's most unique podcast, and we guarantee you won't find anything else like it. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Apr 4, 2023

Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for his first-ever review of a current wrestling event - and possibly the biggest ever in this past weekend's WrestleMania 39! Plus -a salute to Long Island's suddenly departed Herrill Lanes. Look for a new podcast this coming Friday as well! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 31, 2023

Discover great wrestling books on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, as always featuring host Bob Smith (PWI, WCW Magazine). The veteran mat personality brings you a list of new and classic reads, including works from Brian R. Solomon, Crowbar Press, Bill Apter, Mick Foley, Greg Oliver, and more. PLUS: Learn where our humble host is going to pop up next on this latest edition of classic wrestling's most unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 24, 2023

In the 10th edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) takes a look back at 10 action-packed matches that still live on in his memory - and, luckily, they're ones that you can see at the press of a button. Also: Podcast news, listener mail, upcoming events ... and learn what Micrin was, all on pro wrestling's most off-beat and upbeat podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 17, 2023

In the new - and by far the longest - edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a long and fond look back at his career at London Publishing and Pro Wrestling Illustrated along with his special guest and former managing editor - wrestling magazine legend Craig Peters! This is two hours of little-known facts and figures about the most beloved newsstand wrestling publication of all time at the height of its powers. Join Bob and Craig for a load of laughs, insights into then versus now, and a whole lot more - make that a WHOLE lot more! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 10, 2023

In this eighth edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) offers a wealth of mat news and views in just a half-hour - including thoughts from listeners, his own view of a wrestling stunt taken just a bit too far, and introduces popular wrestling podcast personality Liam Savage (late of Front Row Material) to give his memories of being a young Canadian mat fan. And yes - both Smith and Savage deliver pointed comments about how one day they both found themselves without podcast jobs. It's a fun, informative, and upbeat listen - totally unlike any other wrestling podcast today! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Mar 3, 2023

This seventh edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour finds host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) in a wry mood as he talks about some of the lamest, weakest, and just plain silly ways that promoters used to try to get fans to buy tickets. Spaceman Frank Hickey, anyone? Plus: Journalist Eric McCarthy discusses old versus new with Bob on the most unique, upbeat wrestling podcast today! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 24, 2023

On this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes the legendary pro wrestling announcer Terry Sullivan, who not only was a broadcaster during The Sheik's heyday in Detroit, but presided over the classic show Bruiser Bedlam at at time when stars like a young Scott Steiner and Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. were reviving a territory like never before! It's more memories and fun from wrestling's most unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 21, 2023

On this BONUS edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a fond look back at Memphis wrestling, including the Channel 5 show and much more - and offers his thoughts on the legendary Jerry Jarrett and Jerry "The King" Lawler. It's a bonus special edition that once again reveals Smith's lifelong passion for classic pro wrestling and serves a tribute to these great stars. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 17, 2023

Most fans stocked up on and enjoyed wrestling magazines while they were growing up - and The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (who grew up to be an editor with Pro Wrestling Illustrated ) was no exception. Join Bob and special guest Mike Liotis (Wrestler Weekly) for a great episode about the colorful world of classic mat mags - from the bloody covers to the scantily clad "apartment house wrestling" girls, there was something for everyone ... the same way this podcast offers a unique perspective on wrestling you won't find on any other show! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Feb 10, 2023

Need old school wrestling in this era of excess? Look no further - it's the Outdated Wrestling Hour guide to where to find classic mat action online and streaming! Join host Bob Smith (best known for his stint with Pro Wrestling Illustrated ) for an in-depth look at where veteran mat fans can find classic wrestling shows and stars at the press of a button! There's new talk with photojournalist Jon Pine, fan reviews, a host who fesses up to a mistake, and much more on wrestling's most unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 27, 2023

On the second episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour , host Bob Smith (former PWI and WCW Magazine editor) uses his new solo podcast as a platform to explain why a trio of classic heels - Abdullah The Butcher, Fred Blassie, and The Sheik - remain the most horrifying and sinister wrestling bad guys to this day! Our special guest is the Florida-based photojournalist Jon Pine , who got to learn about wrestling the hard way - Bob sent him to a card to cover The Sheik as the Lebanese madman brought his terrifying antics to the sunshine state. There's laughs, news, and much more to enjoy on pro wrestling's most unique podcast! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Jan 14, 2023

It's the debut of The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Host Bob Smith introduces this new way of looking at "old school" pro wrestling on this upbeat podcast that promises a bit of mirth, a lot of information, and a loving look back at the art form known as modern wrestling. Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine, Wrestling's Main Event) offers his 32 years of experience in the mat sport to bring wrestling fans a new/old perspective on how things used to be. On this debut preview of the show: Bob picks who he believes is the most underrated WWF star of all time! Support the show Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!