It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

By kenzimmermanjr

Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.... more

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How many episodes does It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast episodes:

November 17, 2025 Episode 109 - The Great Unknown
In this episode, I discuss the career of 19th Century professional wrestler D.A. McMillan. I also discuss recent gambling schemes.
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52min
November 10, 2025 Episode 108 - Not Quite the King
In this episode, I will discuss the incredible career of Aleksander "Alex" Aberg from 1914-1917 in the United States.
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47min
November 03, 2025 Episode 107 - To Replace the King
In this episode, I discuss the race to replace Frank Gotch in 1915, Ad Santel in Japan, AI in wrestling, and a personal update.
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32min
October 27, 2025 Episode 106 - Hotlanta
In this episode, I discuss one of the first regular Atlanta cards in February 1926. I end the podcast with bonus content about famed hooker Ad Santel.
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31min
October 20, 2025 Episode 105 - Feats of Strength
In this episode, I discuss 19th Century pioneer wrestler Sorakichi Matsuda, the first Japanese professional wrestler in the United States.
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37min
October 13, 2025 Episode 104 - Studyin' and Learnin'
In this episode, I discuss misconceptions that I had going into writing projects. I also discuss discoveries and things that shocked me.
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1h 13min
October 06, 2025 Episode 103 - Santel Slams
In this episode, I discuss one of the greatest "hookers" of all time, Ad Santel. I also discuss how Clash of Champions 9 demonstrated all the warts of WCW in 1989.
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53min
September 29, 2025 Episode 102 - We're Supposed to be Working!
In this episode, I discuss an out-of-control exhibition between Clarence Whistler and Andre Christol in 1882
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32min
September 22, 2025 Episode 101 - That Pesky Kayfabe
In this episode, I discuss three cases that led to police arresting wrestlers.
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44min
September 15, 2025 Episode 100 - Jim Londos and St. Louis
In this episode, I discuss Jim Londos importance to the St. Louis promotion as well as St. Louis' importance to the development of Jim Londos.
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1h 27min

FAQs about It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast:

How many episodes does It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.