Best Andre Stern Podcasts (2024)

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More Muldoon - 1000 Hours 52:16

5h ago52:16

52:16

I have a tremendous show for you today on our 1000 Hours series which is all about the pioneer era of pro wrestling (pre-1900). For some time, we have been focusing on the era of Col. James H. McLaughlin, John McMahon and his family, and Andre Christol. Moving forward into the 1880s we get into the era of William Muldoon and his archrival (and some…

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Don't Lose This Show! 4:48

3h ago4:48

4:48

Don't let this be the last episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audo Show you hear! While 1000 Hours (The Pioneer Era of Wrestling Podcast) will remain free (due to sponsorships) the Tuesday DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show is moving exclusively to our Patreon Page and to Wrestling Observer. Don't miss out on classic pro wrestling h…

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GKT Finals, MSG History, Wrestle Speak 54:29

3d ago54:29

54:29

I have a great show for you today with a variety of pro wrestling history topics. The finals of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament (GKT) is here and you the listener have voted. Who wins between the finalists Antonio Inoki verses Mitsuharu Misawa? How did we end up with an all Japanese finals and more! Plus, more history from the 1930s at Madison Squa…

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Tyler Nethercott of Sports Card Investor is the world's number one ranked Andre Drummond collector!-Episode 38 46:30

13d ago46:30

46:30

Topps Now chase cards, Bounties, Andre Drummond pc and more!

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What Kind of Fan Are You? MSG History, More. 46:59

10d ago46:59

46:59

On my show this week we need to talk shop for a bit. The wrestling landscape is changing, actually, it has changed drastically over the last five years especially. The wrestling fan has also changed considerably. When I first started providing shows for Wrestling Observer and Figure Four over 15 years ago the classic wrestling podcast listener was …

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The Truth of William Muldoon... Mostly. - 1000 Hours 58:53

12d ago58:53

58:53

As my research into the pioneer era of pro wrestling continues, I am now into the 1880s which is the era dominated by 'The Solid Man' William Muldoon. What is the reality of William Muldoon? Should he be held in higher esteem than the dominate wrestler of the 1870s, Col. James H. McLaughlin? What was Muldoon's deal? He started out as a policeman in…

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Wrestling 1984 Magazine, MSG History, GKT Finals Set 54:56

17d ago54:56

54:56

This week on my podcast I mention the passing of one of my favorites, Sid Vicious, plus we look at more history from Madison Square Garden as Ed Strangler Lewis returns, the finals of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament are set as Sting takes on Antonio Inoki, plus we dive into a 1984 pro wrestling magazine for a look at the Von Erichs, Ted DiBiase, an…

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A card shop that will buy anything...even Oil cans?!?!-Episode 37 36:38

22d ago36:38

36:38

The guys from Detroit Sports Cards hop on the podcast.By Audacy

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August 1984 - The Road Warriors and More 39:26

24d ago39:26

39:26

I am back with my continuing series The Long Form History of Pro Wrestling and on this episode, I cover August 1984. Hulk Hogan and the WWF continue to steam roll over everybody and essentially steal California from the AWA by buying their TV spot out from under them. But the other promotions aren't dead just yet. Georgia rises from the ashes to at…

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Will the Real Christol Please Stand Up? 59:58

26d ago59:58

59:58

My 1000 Hours series is all about the pioneer era of wrestling which is pre-1900 or the era before Frank Gotch and on this episode, I have a wild, entertaining, and hilarious set of stories about Luicen Marc, the French Greco Roman champion. We have talked about him previously; a bear bit his finger off and he masqueraded around as fellow French ch…

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When you take submissions for grading you see some really cool cards!-Episode 36 34:58

1M ago34:58

34:58

Mike Slade from GemMint.com and Zion joins the podcast.By Audacy

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MSG History, GKT Talk, Barry Windham's Mustache, More 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

I am back with a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling podcast today and I talk about the upcoming finals to the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament- The GKT including why it is so Japanese heavy, the quality difference between Japan and the U.S. in wrestling and is there really a coverage bias in the newsletters historically or is Japan just that good. Plu…

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The McMahon and Owens Family, More Lucien Marc - 1000 Hours 53:28

1M ago53:28

53:28

I am back with what is essentially a part two of last week's 1000 Hour's podcast as I look more at the original first family of wrestling- John McMahon, James Owens, Peter Owens, and Ed Cox. Plus, the trilogy of Col. James H. McLaughlin verses John McMahon concludes. What was real and what wasn't between the two biggest stars of the 1870's? Lucian …

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Cajun Cardboard and I recap the National in Cleveland!-Episode 35 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

What was our experience like at NSCC 2024?By Audacy

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94 Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - July 1984 - Black Saturday and More 40:26

1M ago40:26

40:26

My long form history of pro wrestling series is a month-by-month break down of the history of pro wrestling. Currently, we are up to July 1984 (which I cover in my DragonKingKarl Stern's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book) and one of the major events in the rise of WWF/WWE takes place - Black Saturday, when Championship Wrestling from Georgia wen…

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Why Does Lucien Marc Only Have Three Fingers? - 1000 Hours 59:52

2M ago59:52

59:52

I return with my podcast series on the pioneer era of pro wrestling (pre-1900) with a packed show today. Most of it is spent discussing the first, first family of wrestling. Wrestling families are part of its culture: The Von Erichs, The Armstrongs, The Welches, The Funks, The Briscos, The Windhams, etc. But the original first family of wrestling w…

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Who Killed WCW? - A Wrestling With the Dawg Special with Intro by DragonKingKarl 2:07:41

2M ago2:07:41

2:07:41

On the 386th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, Eric Allen and Joe Drilling of OnTheStick.com joins the Dirty Dawg Darsie to review the four-part Vice series entitled "Who Killed WCW?" The three cats discussed why WCW was popular back in the day, the Jerry Springer show, Hulk Hogan and his creative control, bad management …

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Will Stern from CLLCT media talks big stories in the collecting world.-Episode 34 37:02

2M ago37:02

37:02

What were some of the biggest stories this year in collecting?By Audacy

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Misawa vs Funk, Six Pack Book, and More 49:06

2M ago49:06

49:06

I have a packed show for you today discussing the final shows of Southeastern wrestling before it became Continental with Bob Armstrong, Lord Humongous, Ron Fuller, Boomer Lynch, and more. Some more from 1932 Madison Square Garden, a review of the great new book Six Pack and my thoughts on Tito Santana, and the last member of the final four of the …

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Germany, France, and Europe Influence Wrestling 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

I am back with my 1000 Hours series which focuses on the history, origin, and evolution of pro wrestling in America. A listener has asked about Germany, France, and Europe in the pioneer era of wrestling. France, in particular, was hugely important in pro wrestling's popularity in the United States with Prof. Thiebaud Bauer bringing his French styl…

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This guy has one of the best Michael Jordan collections in the country!-Episode 33 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

Bryan Denison better known as Cajun Cardboard joins the podcast!By Audacy

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Sting vs Kurt Angle, MSG, End of 1984 SECW 48:11

2M ago48:11

48:11

I have a great show for you this week starting off with a fun entry into the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament - The GKT, where you the listener voted between Sting and Kurt Angle. Next up we go back to 1931 Madison Square Garden where Dick Shikat upset the order of things by shooting on people. The show rounds out with a look at December 1984 in Southea…

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Inoki vs Tanahashi, Southeastern 1984, and more! 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

It is a PACKED edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling podcast today as I talk about the latest match in the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament where you, the listener, have voted on who would win in their primes between Antonio Inoki and Hiroshi Tanahashi. I then travel back to 1931 for more history from Madison Square Garden and Jim Londos,…

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The Man Who Derailed McLaughlin - 1000 Hours 57:24

2M ago57:24

57:24

I return with the 1000 Hours podcast series which focuses exclusively on the pioneer era of pro wrestling or the era before Frank Gotch. I am looking back today at 1875 and 1876 which was dominated by the American heavyweight champion Col. James H. McLaughlin, pro wrestling's first major star. McLaughlin won pro wrestling's first big championship t…

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Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - June 1984 - WWF Takes Over, Boot Camp Match, More 50:55

3M ago50:55

50:55

On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast I continue my Long Form History of Wrestling series with a look at June 1984. WWF has bought out the Georgia territory and it's first venture into national cable television didn't quite go as planned. There is both a new NWA and AWA World champion and now a new IWGP champion as well. P…

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Movie theatre collectibles are gaining popularity!-Episode 32 34:10

3M ago34:10

34:10

Dante Reesman from Emagine Entertainment talks to me about what collectors want from going to the Movies!

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Omega vs Funk, MSG, July 1984 Observer 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

On this week's show we have a ton of classic pro wrestling discussion on a variety of topics. The latest match in the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament and the voters are split on a match between Kenny Omega and Terry Funk- but we have a winner! More from 1931 New York wrestling and Madison Square Garden. Then the second half of the show takes a loo…

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John McMahon Shot, Davy Crockett, and More - 1000 Hours 53:02

3M ago53:02

53:02

Hour 49 of the 1000 Hours podcast series is a packed one. The 1000 Hours series is my detailed, heavily researched look at the pioneer era of pro wrestling, or pro wrestling before the time of Frank Gotch. On today's episode I am asked about Davy Crockett, whose obituary following his death at the Alamo claimed he was a wrestler. What is the realit…

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How do you go from buying a $100 card to $3000 cards?-Episode 31 37:40

3M ago37:40

37:40

LB from The Collectors Arena recaps the Detroit Sports Spectacular and buying big cards.

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How do you go from buying $100 cards to $3000 cards?-Episode 31 37:40

3M ago37:40

37:40

LB from The Collectors Arena recaps the Detroit Sports Spectacular and buying big cards.By Audacy

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Misawa, Lesnar, the Classic Fan Problem 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

On this episode of my DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast I take a look at the results of the latest match in the final eight of the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament pitting Brock Lesnar against Mitsuharu Misawa. These two would have had an incredible match in their primes and I discuss it along with your voting results. The bulk of the show i…

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Have you ever tried Ebay Live?-Episode 30 38:47

4M ago38:47

38:47

Jake Kurk and Big Mass form Kruk Cards talk about their weekly Ebay live sales!By Audacy

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1931 Londos at Yankee Stadium, 1980s Southern Wrestling, more 46:10

3M ago46:10

46:10

On this episode I continue the history of pro wrestling at Madison Square Garden podcast series with a detour to Yankee Stadium in 1931 where Jim Londos teams up with the William Randolph Hearst empire to hopefully draw one of the largest crowds in history up to that date. Well, they tried anyway. Then I transition to more talk about the glory era …

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Episode 38 Shalom Stern: The Yoyoer Who Went From 500 to 10k Followers in 2 Days 1:19:57

4M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

Summary In this conversation, Ross Levine and Shalom Stern discuss Shalom's journey in the yo-yoing world and his rapid rise to success on Instagram. They also touch on other hobbies and interests, such as juggling, piano, and taekwondo. Ross shares how he connected with Shalom and helped him during his battle with COVID-19. They discuss the value …

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Return of the Terrible Turk - 1000 Hours 45:51

3M ago45:51

45:51

Wrestling historian Karl Stern first covered the pioneer era wrestling special attraction Yousof Ismael- The Terrible Turk, on hour five of the 1000 Hours podcast series, but the Terrible Turk deserves a follow up as requested by one of our listeners. Now Karl tells you the latest information he has uncovered about the original Terrible Turk who ca…

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Who Was Homer Lane? 54:42

4M ago54:42

54:42

The early pioneer era has given us some very interesting people to learn about so far. Uzile Prickett, Col. McLaughlin, G.W. Flagg, and now let's meet Homer Lane. Homer Lane was one of the early American champions. A multi-time American champion as a matter of fact. He was also a straight up carny. Yes, even before 1870 pro wrestling had its worker…

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What's going to happen to DC Sports at Lakeside Mall?-Episode 29 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

Owner Steve Graus tells me what's next for the Metro Detroit staple for collectors.By Audacy

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What is going to happen to DC Sports at Lakeside Mall???-Episode 29 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

Owner Steve Graus tells me what next for the Metro Detroit staple for collectors.

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Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - May 1984: Kerry Von Erich Wins NWA Title, Vince Sr Dies, Georgia Falls 32:35

4M ago32:35

32:35

Wrestling historian Karl Stern returns with a detailed look at the month of May 1984 in pro wrestling history. It was one of the most significant months ever: Kerry Von Erich wins the NWA World title from Ric Flair in the largest show in Texas history, Ric Flair regains the title in Japan, Rick Martel becomes AWA World champion, Vince McMahon Sr di…

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The Real Story of the 1870 Detroit Tournament - 1000 Hours 49:39

4M ago49:39

49:39

I have recently spent many hours digging through hundreds of pages of 1870 newspapers from Detroit, Chicago, Ontario, and beyond chronicling the real story of the biggest tournament in history of American pro wrestling in the pioneer era. The 1870 Detroit International tournament awarded an ornate championship belt to its winner Col. James H. McLau…

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GKT Continues and Return to the 1980s 52:00

4M ago52:00

52:00

Karl Stern returns to his roots on this edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show by discussing 1980s Southeastern and Continental wrestling. What made it so great? What are some of the myths about it? What did Ron Fuller get wrong recently on his podcast? Plus, the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues with discussion of Kurt Angle and …

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The Detroit Sports Spectacular is coming!-Episode 28 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

Co-owner Mitch Adelstein is bringing a huge show to metro Detroit!By Audacy

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Pioneer Era in Australia and Death of a Star - 1000 Hours 47:21

4M ago47:21

47:21

The latest in the 1000 Hours Podcast series looking back at the pioneer (pre-1900) era of pro wrestling takes a look at the pioneer era of wrestling in Australia. Believe it or not, there was pro wrestling in the 1800s in Australia and one of America's top stars died there. The incredible story of the death of Clarence Whistler has been often told …

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Bray Wyatt Documentary, Bruno Sammartino, more 48:45

4M ago48:45

48:45

Karl is back with a look at the new WWE Network Bray Wyatt documentary which dives into his career, characters, and family which include classic era wrestlers Mike Rotundo, Blackjack Mulligan, and Barry and Kendal Windham. This was a very good documentary that fills in a lot of gaps about the death of Wyatt. Also, in the show we conclude the Bruno …

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Downtown Detroit is getting a Sports Card Shop!- Episode 27 40:09

5M ago40:09

40:09

I talk to Mike Khoury of 3 Kings Sports Cards and their new location.

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Downtown Detroit is getting a sports card shop!- Episode 27 40:09

5M ago40:09

40:09

I talk to Mike Khoury of 3 Kings Sports Cards and their new location.By Audacy

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Wrestling Presidents - 1000 Hours 55:29

5M ago55:29

55:29

Pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) returns with the 1000 Hours podcast series which looks at pre-1900 pro wrestling. On this episode, a listener has requested a look at the facts verses mythology about United States Presidents who have legitimately wrestled. We have already previously cover Abraham Lincoln in episode one…

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