George Gordienko - Winnipeg's Renaissance Man, And The American Communist Conspiracy
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Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!
In this months episode, The Taxman is joined by 2 special guests as we take a deep dive look into the life, career, art and controversy of George Gordienko!
Journalist, wrestler and historian Marty Goldstein joins the program to discuss George's early life in Winnipeg, Winnipeg throughout the years, our issue with success in Winnipeg, and much more!
Historian and author Steve Verrier joins the program to discuss the upcoming George Gordienko biography: George Gordienko: Canadian Wrestler, Artist and Renaissance Man! We discuss how the book came together, some facinating stories, the controversy surrounding the United States government, and way more!
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