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A monthly look at wrestling's territorial era with a unique statistical bent, hosted by Al Getz and Jon Boucher... more
FAQs about Charting The Territories:How many episodes does Charting The Territories have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
March 16, 2023Charting the Territories Mar '23: So let me introduce to you ... the "scuzzier Bobby Shane"This month Al Getz & Jon Boucher discuss Georgia Championship Wrestling in 1971. Includes discussions on Fred Ward and the roles of local promoters in some territories, plus the wrestler Jon refers to as a "scuzzier Bobby Shane"....more1h 46minPlay
February 16, 2023Charting the Territories Feb '23: We're a-headin' for the Calgary StampedeThis month Al Getz & Jon Boucher discuss Stampede Wrestling in 1971. They also go deep on the careers and lives of Kurt Von Hess and Gil Hayes, plus talk about Les Thornton, Abdullah the Butcher, Tiger Joe Tomasso, and other top Calgary stars....more1h 45minPlay
January 19, 2023Charting the Territories Jan '23: New Year, New Site, New StatsThis month Al Getz & Jon Boucher discuss the newly redesigned Charting the Territories site and look at LeRoy McGuirk's territory in 1971. They discuss Waldo Von Erich, Chris Markoff, and more, plus ... someone is Hall of Fame bound!...more1h 33minPlay
December 22, 2022Charting the Territories Dec '22: No Candy on Christmas DayThis month Al Getz & Jon Boucher look at the 4th quarter of 1978 in the McGuirk wrestling territory. The feud between Ray Candy and Ernie Ladd comes to a rather anti-climactic conclusion on Christmas Day at the Superdome. Plus, why Ron Slinker was nicknamed "High Heels" when he was a Tampa police officer and tons more!...more1h 47minPlay
November 24, 2022Charting the Territories Nov '22: Sgt. Slaughter sings, Tom Jones wrestles, and Al & Jon voteThis month Al Getz & Jon Boucher discuss the fourth quarter of 1974 in the McGuirk wrestling territory. We talk about Tom Jones and his role in breaking racial barriers in the deep south. Plus, we listen to a few cuts from Sgt. Slaughter's album (!) and we reveal our Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballots!...more1h 41minPlay
October 27, 2022Charting the Territories Oct '22: Everything Zen(da) and a Boobie Hi BallThis month Al Getz and Jon Boucher cover the 4th quarter of 1966 in LeRoy McGuirk's wrestling territory. They discuss one wrestler who tried to launch a career in country music, and another who had a prolific post-wrestling career in the hot rod industry and was also killed (onscreen) by Michael Myers....more1h 36minPlay
September 22, 2022Charting the Territories Sep '22: Cooking Up Some Action in 1978This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the 3rd quarter of 1978 in LeRoy McGuirk's OK/LA territory. Ernie Ladd and Ray Candy main event the Superdome, but how many people saw it? They also look at Eric the Red and Jerry Stubbs, plus Jon sent Al a rather unique cookbook!...more1h 40minPlay
August 25, 2022Charting the Territories Aug '22: A Jailed Hot Dog and an Accidental Car ThiefThis month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the 3rd quarter of 1974 in LeRoy McGuirk's OK/LA wrestling territory. They discuss the big feud between Ken Mantell and Buck Robley, run down the rest of the roster, dive into the early lives of Robley and Stan Hansen, and tons more!...more1h 42minPlay
July 26, 2022Charting the Territories Jul '22: Save a Horse (Indict a Cowboy)This month Al Getz and Jon Boucher look at the 3rd quarter of 1966 in the McGuirk OK/LA territory. We cover the little-known story of Cowboy Bob Ellis' involvement in a horse-racing scandal that led to a federal indictment, including new info never before shared. Plus we learned more about Battleship Johnson from a former martial arts student of his. We also discuss Don Kent, Hodge vs Brisco and tons more!...more1h 37minPlay
June 23, 2022Charting the Territories Jun '22: The Texas ThreeAl Getz and Jon Boucher look at the 2nd quarter of 1978 in LeRoy McGuirk's Oklahoma/Louisiana territory. The top wrestlers, the big feuds, plus a look at three newcomers all of whom had strong ties to Texas wrestling. They also look at Bobby Shane's Gulf Coast run in '71. Plus tons more!...more1h 28minPlay
FAQs about Charting The Territories:How many episodes does Charting The Territories have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.