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The Detroit History Podcast

The Detroit History Podcast

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The Detroit History Podcast returns for Season Six with a menu of programs as diverse as wrestling, bebop jazz, and a failed automobile. We'll look at the life of The Sheik, who threw fire and terrorized fellow grapplers during his wrestling career, which peaked in the 1960s and beyond. We saw something different on the road while we prepped for Season Six: an Edsel, which was the biggest flop in automotive history when it was introduced in 1957. We wanted to know: how could the smart people ...
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The usual trio, Jamie, Kay and Fusa, cover a busy April in Japanese pro-wrestling. They reflect on Jon Moxley claiming the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and NJPW’s acquisition of Bushiroad Fight and looking ahead to a packed May schedule. Kay reviews the Rey de Parejas tournament final in Dragongate, and they all look back on the Japanese inv…
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On a Portland sidestreet, there's a window just above street level - the window of poet Anis Mojgani's studio. The humble space belies the exalted title he's held for the past four years: Oregon poet laureate. The Evergreen's Jenn Chávez visited his studio to ask him what it's like to be a poet and to serve as the state's poet laureate, for the lat…
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A group of soldiers from metro Detroit and Michigan boarded a trip ship bound for war-torn Europe during the closing months of World War I. Instead, they were diverted to Russia, just south of the Arctic Circle. They battled the Bolsheviks, who had just deposed Russia’s Czar. They fought in temperatures as low as 40-below zero, and continued fighti…
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Paul London & Zak Shaffer interview legendary announcer and commentator for World Class Championship Wrestling, Marc Lowrance! Marc Lowrance's signature voice and cadence set the tone for some of the greatest moments in professional wrestling. You’ll hear how he got his start in the business, working for Fritz Von Erich, a truly embarrassing moment…
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On Thursday night, a small group of protesters set up tents and barricades in the South Park Blocks in Portland. The encampment was in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in protest of Portland State University’s ties with companies that have contracts with Israel. By midday Friday, the University announced it will temporarily pause accepting gifts…
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Both men’s and women’s rugby clubs of Western Oregon University have qualified for the Rugby 7s Collegiate National Championships which take place this week in Maryland. This is the first time both teams qualified in the same year and the first time Western’s women’s team has made it to the national championships.…
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Territory Marks kicks off season two with a bang! Paul London and Zak Shaffer discuss One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich from World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions 2 (1985)! This is the pre-episode to P & Z’s upcoming interview with WCCW announcer and commentator, Marc Lowrance! Watch the match here: One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich …
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Fusa, KC, and Steve are back again this month to break down a chaotic WrestleMania weekend, potential signings and departures, previews of all things TNA coming up in the world, and more! ⁠Read our features on our website WrestleInn.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter @WrestleInn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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The Sheik (real name: Edward Farhat) was the most feared bad guy in Detroit wrestling during the 1960s and 1970s. He threw fire. He cut his opponent. He bit them, often winning with his “camel clutch.” His business model was simple: to behave in such a vile manner that people would pay money to watch him battle at air-conditioned Cobo Arena. We loo…
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This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, Diallo, and Paul London discuss the cultural significance of Live Aid ‘85 and which one of the Night Boyz actually remembers the event. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Kerry Ahern for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show po…
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Last month, Portland Public Schools, Multnomah County and a nonprofit organization running an afterschool program were sued on behalf of an elementary schooler. The allegation from a female student and her family involves sexual harassment and unwanted touching by classmates and other children. The traumatic events occurred two years ago, when the …
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Alex is back this month to talk with MX and Fusa about The CM Punk nonsense, the Toni Storm x Mina Shirakawa x Mariah May love triangle, whether Swerve should win the AEW Championship, and more! ⁠Read our features on our website WrestleInn.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter @WrestleInn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Territory Marks honors Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat this month! Paul & Zak welcome Dustin Rubin from Two Dollar Late Fee to celebrate matches and highlights from Steamboat’s storied career! Notable moments from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat featured during this episode are his guest spot of the short lived tv show Sidekicks, one of his best matches …
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With Kay away, Jamie and Fusa review an up-and-down March. From the highs of the DDT Judgement main event to the lows of the House of Torture-filled New Japan Cup. The duo also looks ahead to the AJPW Champion Carnival, talks Katsuhiko Nakajima’s latest match, visits DRAGONGATE corner, and much more.⁠Read our features on our website WrestleInn.com.…
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Fusa, KC, and Steve discuss a busy month of TNA as they review both No Surrender and Sacrifice, followed by talking about the newest signing in Hammerstone, look ahead at Rebellion, what the stars of TNA will be up to at WrestleMania weekend and more! ⁠Read our features on our website WrestleInn.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss which martial arts moves they wish they could do, growing up. It’s a silly but fun discussion about everything from “NUMBchucks” to ninjas and all the “Danialsons” in between. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, David Ullman for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly T…
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Trent is back from Japan and ready to talk about a wild couple of shows with Jeff. Including a Baka Gaijin featuring a secret 'bonus' match, a Darejyo Extra event that introduced a new rookie, and even having Happy Birthday sung to him! On top of all that, the guys break down the myriad of unique appearances being made by the Gatoh Move team away f…
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Adam welcomes special guest and DVDVR original Phil Schneider onto the podcast to discuss the upcoming "DEAN~!!!" show over WrestleMania weekend. They chat about how Phil originally got involved with the DVDVR, promoting the show with Action Wrestling, backstories of the top matches and what makes this event stand out on a weekend already jam-packe…
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