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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

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If you've always wanted to know what the real story was behind some of wrestling's biggest moments, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard will finally give you the real answer. A terrific storyteller, Bruce has done and seen it all and now he's going to share it all with you so sit back and be ready for a wild ride! Join Bruce and his partner in crime, Conrad Thompson as they take you through the WWF's expansion in the 80s, Houston Wrestling, the challenging early 90s for the WWF, the GWF ...
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Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein, from The Crusades to Freak Shows - Dawn brings her history degree and unfiltered sense of humor to deliver well-researched deep-dives that strip history naked and serve it up raw.
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An in depth podcast about Professional Wrestling. We cover every wrestling promotion including Independent wrestling.Check us out on social media. Twitter: @Kayfabekilling Facebook: www.facebook.com/killingkayfabe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxnHFbgxEnUcIaguq0qydQ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/killing-kayfabe/support
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Two guys who think today's wrestling is garbage go back and watch wrestling 25 years ago to see if the Attitude Era was really that great, or have we just romanticized it. Drew and Arnold watch WWF (now WWE) and WCW and give their opinions.#AEW #WWE #WrestlingCommunity #PodcastRecommendations #Applepodcasts #GooglePodcasts #iHeartRadio #Stitcher #IWC #wrestlingfans #prowrestling #Raw #Smackdown #Nitro
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Climbing into the cockpit with Amelia and Dawn is guest, Fallon Morey of That's So Fucked Up. Fallon's knowledge of history and love of bad-ass women makes her a perfect navigator for this incredible story. Dawn's Sources Book - Amelia Earhart A Biography by Doris L. Rich. (1989) Article - Read more about her surprise landing in Derry. BBC Maps - M…
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ROB! VAN! DAM! On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad deliver over three hours of RVD goodness! Bruce examines the entire run of "Mr. Monday Night" , from training with the Sheik, to how he got into WCW, to why he left WCW, visiting Japan to fully become Rob Van Dam, finally getting into ECW, and the big break being featured on M…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad celebrate the 20th anniversary of Backlash 2004 with a dive into the archives. The Rock, Stone Cold, Goldberg, and Brock Lesnar are all out of the company. Now McMahon is going to try establish Chris Benoit as his top star on RAW. Chris received a hero's welcome from Edmonton when he returne…
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Dawn is joined by guest, Katy Hearne-Church one of the hosts of The Queens Podcast. Katy is not only a big fan of Josephine Baker, but she is whip-smart and enjoys a cocktail in the afternoon. Dawn's Sources Book - AGENT JOSEPHINE by Damien Lewis Podcast - YOU'RE DEAD TO ME Video - See her dance in 1927, some of the faces that made her famous Hear …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we've turned a snafu into a fun episode that delivers a mighty punch. Bruce and Conrad revisit a subject we originally discussed on the April 2, 2021 edition of Something To Wrestle. The guys go into detail all the ins and outs of WrestleMania XII featuring the historic ironman match between Bret "The Hitman…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we're delivering a special treat taking us back all the way to 1992 for WrestleMania 8! Bruce wasn't there, but that didn't stop Conrad from hitting Bruce some fun and revealing questions about the event. Bruce talks about what was going on with his life at the time, leaving the WWF, and the main event talen…
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Dawn's Guest, Dave Reinitz is a stand-up comedian and stain-glass artist whose personal connection to this slice of History brings it alive for all of us. Hear about how his mother, Janet Braun-Reinitz, joined with the Freedom Riders in 1961 and endured and enlightened one of the darkest chapters of American History. --- Dawn's Sources Book - The F…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us all the way back to the year 2000! That's right, Conrad finally convinced Bruce to talk about one of the most requested topics we've ever had o the show WrestleMania 2000. Bruce shares his experiences developing the McMahon in ever corner angle, and all the major details surrounding …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take a deep dive into the wild world of masked wrestlers! Bruce shares his knowledge of El Santo, Mil Mascaras, Tiger Mask, Rey Mysterio and so many more on this exciting edition of Something To Wrestle. PRIZE PICKS - Download the PrizePicks app today and use code WRESTLE for a first deposit…
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Sgt. Slaughter turns his back on America! The WWE is in hot water with this wild angle, Macho Man is retiring?, and venues are being changed last minute! WrestleMania VII is a rollercoaster of stress for our pal Bruce Prichard and he takes us through all of it on this edition of Something To Wrestle. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with t…
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Joining Dawn for the HILF-ing of the Conch Republic is Florida native, comedian, and former Marine Biologist, Forrest Shaw. He currently performs stand-up around the world, and is the co-host of the podcast, I don’t Know About That with Jim Jeffries. You can also catch him on The Mermen Podcast with Dave Williamson. --- Dawn's Sources Book - The Tw…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are heading back to the territories to discuss more legendary bookers that shaped the world of professional wrestling. Bruce shares stories and experiences working in the business alongside legends such as Fritz Von Erich, Paul Boesch, Eddie Graham, Verne Gagne and so many more. BLUECHEW - V…
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Welcome back aboard the ill-fated Bounty with Dawn and guest, Scott Edwin Williams, school-teacher and author of the fantastic book series, LIGHTBULB MOMENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY. Part one left the mutineers singing and dancing as they pushed Captain Bligh into the horizon. Rejoin them as they go in search of a new future among hostile territory, and w…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, the guys are calling an audible and focusing on one of Bruce's favorite subjects, the territories. Bruce and Conrad has a in-depth discussion on some of professional wrestling's most iconic bookers and the territories and talents they ran and worked with. Bruce shares incite into the mind…
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On this REMIX edition of Something To Wrestle, Conrad gives us the very latest on Bruce's on-going recovery and when we he will be behind the microphone again. Then we go on a journey back 30 years and revisit Bret "The Hitman" Hart's 1994-1995 years in the WWE. EMBARK - Get the dog DNA test that is trusted by millions. Visit https://embarkvet.com/…
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Come aboard the ill-fated Bounty with Dawn and guest, Scott Edwin Williams. Scott is a school-teacher and author of the fantastic book series, LIGHTBULB MOMENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY which looks at history with a nod to both humor, and a hope for the future. Together they trace the origins and outcomes of not only the infamous Captain Bligh, but the mut…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad discuss the extreme legacy of one of the most decorated tag teams in professional wrestling history, the Dudley Boyz! Bruce shares his experiences working with the dynamic duo in the WWE and TNA and goes into detail about some of their legendary matches and storyline. EMBARK - This Valentine…
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On this REMIX edition of Something To Wrestle, Conrad give us the very latest on Bruce's recovery from tricep surgery and how he hurt it in the first place. Then he takes us back 30 years to revisit Survivor Series 1993. To say the fall of October 1993 was a tough time for the WWF is an understatement. Vince McMahon and Titan Sports are going to be…
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Aleister Crowley is a sado-machoistic cult leader that Dawn frankly hates... but since when has hate ever made anyone less fuckable? Joining her on this journey into the darker pages of history, is celebrated chef, Hilah Johnson. She has hosted several cooking shows on Youtube and The Travel Channel and is also the author of several cookbooks. Dawn…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad cover all the developments and storylines in and outside of the ring revolving around the Royal Rumble 2008. Bruce discusses the growing roster of future hall of famers, the Ric Flair retirement angle, the importance of PLE promos and so much more. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping w…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad continue their journey through the legendary career of "The Animal" Dave Batista. Through his rollercoaster chase for the World Championship to the bright lights of Hollywood calling, the guys cover it all. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at Manscaped.com. FANATIC…
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Dawn's guests are sports podcasters (and native Bostonians) Sarah Retalic and Dave Houghton of IN A PICKLE RADIO. Find out how much they know regarding one of their city's defining events, and keep score along with Dawn all the way to the surprise ending. Dawn's Sources Book - THE BOSTON MASSACRE, A Family History by Serena Zabin Book - REPORTING T…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad explore the remarkable story of Tatanka! The guys discuss how Tatanka was discovered by the "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, his debut in the WWF, and the wild story behind some of his iconic television vignettes. Bruce has a lot to share on this episode, so buckle up for this edition of Something…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle REMIX, Bruce and Conrad explore the evil actions of four of WWE's most beloved superstars. The guys take a look back at the despicable actions of The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Mankind. From in ring battles to backstage run ins the guys cover it all in this BAD BOY packed edition of Something To Wres…
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Dawn's guests are Jimmy G and Mike Wehmann who love the world of wrestling - and the world of rock bands, and whiskey, and podcasting, and bacon. They are the co-hosts of the hit podcast ‘Bacon is my Podcast’ and that makes this episode a three-way, baby. Hear Dawn on BIMP - Part 1 and Part 2 are available now! Dawn's Sources The Comic Book Story o…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad wrap top 2023 with a look at the legendary career of the One Man Gang aka Akeem "The African Dream." Bruce shares stories of his time meeting and working with the One Man Gang and his transformation into the icon Akeem. EMBRACE PET INSURANCE - Don't wait for the unexpected to happen— join th…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce is BACK, sharing all the details on his latest shoulder surgery, and hurting like a sunamagun! Bruce's recovery won't stop the 5 time karate black belt hall of fame inductee from delivering all the details surrounding Armageddon 2000! CROWDHEALTH - CrowdHealth was created to get rid of the headaches of…
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Love 'em or hate 'em, rom coms have been an established genre for centuries and Holiday Rom-Coms are their modern-day beating heart. Dawn is something of a convert, having spent most of her life considering them thin, uninteresting trash... which they are sometimes. BUT THAT'S WHY THEY'RE GREAT! Leah Bonnema is not only a longtime fan of the genre,…
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On this Something To Wrestle REMIX, we're diving into the archives for a bunch of incredible Bruce stories all about our favorite bad guys! Bruce shares stories about Yokozuna, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Michael P.S. Hayes, Ravishing Rick Rude and so many more. This is going to be a fun look back at a time when being bad wasn't so cool in the WWE. PRIZE PI…
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In December 2021 - almost 50 episodes ago - Dawn sat down with her husband, director, Andrew Melby. Together they discussed the origin and history of the dark, Yuletide figure of Krampus... and debate whether he may be a welcome addition to their family. The Krampus and the old Dark Christmas by Al Ridenour The Old Magic of Christmas by Linda Raedi…
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On this Something To Wrestle REMIX "Tag Me In," Bruce and Conrad are taking us back to the fast paced world of WWE tag team wrestling. Bruce shares stories of his times working with the Natural Disasters, the Rockers, Honky Tonk Man and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio and so many more. CROWDHEALTH - CrowdHealth was crea…
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On March 29th, 2023 I released EP#34 - The Vibrator, with my mom and two older sisters as my guests. It went bananas - broke the podcast's download record and yielded a slew of comments from listers telling me they felt like they knew us. And those who actually do know us, said they felt like we were all back around the Thanksgiving table just like…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take a deep dive looking into the legendary run of the Hart Foundation! Bruce shares stories and experiences working with the dynamic duo and recalls several of their iconic matches in the WWE. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, crea…
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Dawn's guest is stand-up comedian (and former award-winning journalist) Kiki Andersen. Kiki aces Dawn's spontaneous quiz on the last Queen of Egypt as the two traverse the second chapter of her little black book. Dawn's Sources Book - CLEOPATRA - A Captivating Guide to the Last Queen of Egypt and her Relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are back and they're answering all your questions! Bruce shares stories that will blow your socks off on this over two hour edition of #Ask Bruce Anything! FUM - Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits - Visit TryFum.com and use code WRESTLE to save 10% off when y…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take a deep dive into the debuts of several WWE current and past superstars. From the debut of Demolition, the NWO, the Big Show, to John Cena and so much more! PRIZE PICKS - Go to PrizePicks.com/WRESTLE and use code WRESTLE for a first deposit match up to $100! FUM - Join Füm in acceleratin…
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Dawn's guest is stand-up comedian (and former award-winning journalist) Kiki Andersen. Kiki aces Dawn's spontaneous quiz on the last Queen of Egypt as the two traverse the first chapter of her little black book. Dawn's Sources Book - CLEOPATRA - A Captivating Guide to the Last Queen of Egypt and her Relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.…
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On this special edition of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us on a storytelling journey of the debut of some of the most iconic characters to ever grace our television screens. Bruce shares the stories behind the debut of such superstars as Doink, The Big Bossman, Razor Ramon, The Ultimate Warrior and so many more. This will be a fun lo…
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Dawn's guest is the hilarious author of the book, Your Child is Not Broken - How to Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles. Find her and the organization she runs in the UK for other parents of neurodivergent children who struggle in school, EOTAS Matters. Dawn's Sources Book - Alan Turing, ENIGMA by Anna Revell (2017) Doc - A…
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On this "Best Of" edition of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, we're taking a trip down memory lane for some wild stories from our man Bruce. Sit back and buckle up as the guys discuss Bruce's time in TNA, Shawn Michaels threatening to leave the company, the DX invasion of WCW, the unmasking of Kane during a SummerSlam PPV. All that and so …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, we celebrate Halloween with a look back at one of the most iconic episodes of Saturday Night's Main Event! Bruce and Conrad take us to November 2nd 1985 for the Halloween edition of SNME packed full of hijinks from some of our all time favorites Rowdy Roddy Piper, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan…
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Just in time for Halloween, but good for any time you're feeling like you need a spooky kick in the literary brainpan. The Raven was first published in January, 1845 by the dark and troubled poet, Edgar Allan Poe. He would die, a mysterious death, four short years later and leave generations of to wonder about him. Makes you kinda' want a whole HIL…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we take you into the archives for over two hours worth of Brucie goodness! From the crowd interaction with a young blue chipper Rocky Maivia, to the final days of Vince Russo in the WWF. The stories you'll hear on this edition can't be matched. We hope you sit back and enjoy this quick look back at some incr…
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Join Dawn and guest, actor Peter Breitmayer, as they discuss this little known story from American History. Meet heroes like Sid Hatfield and Mother Jones, and villains like Albert Felts and that murderous cunt, CE Lively. It's a tragic story of labor unions and the powerful monopolists who dropped literal bombs on them - in a page that was missing…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad dive back into the infamous Box Of Gimmicks for another look at some of the good and bad gimmicks in the WWE. Bruce explains gimmicks like Saba Samba, Golga, Deuce and Domino, Joe Average and so many more. Plus, there's internet glitches that causes a Brother Love revival and an impromptu th…
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From the aftermath of the Challenger Disaster, to the rollercoaster investigation, get ready for the Ride of your life. Dawn is rejoined by her guest Adam Andreasen, an artist in central Wisconsin and her friend since childhood, indeed he was sitting next to her the day the disaster unfolded on TV. --- LISTEN TO EP46 - CHALLENGER DISASTER, PART 1 -…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad squeeze back into the station wagon and take us on a wild ride through some hilarious memorable moments from past episodes of Something To Wrestle. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code WRESTLE for $20 of…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are back discussing all things "The Animal" Batista! Bruce shares stories of how Batista landed on the WWE radar after being passed over by WCW, the creation of Leviathan and the guidance he received by Jim Cornette, and his arrival on the main roster as the Deacon. All that plus, his evolut…
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When Challenger broke apart shortly after launch over Cape Canaveral, seven people died. The most well-known to the American public was Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher. She had won a well-publicized national search, making her something of an American Celebrity - especially among school children, many of whom watched the tragic launch from thei…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we take a scroll down memory lane with Bruce and Conrad for some wild stories that some have forgotten or will never forget. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at Manscaped.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s…
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