The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour continues on with our “My Favorite Things” podcasts featuring popular guests – and this time, one of the show’s friends and frequent voices, Anthony Pires, returns with another edition that’s as simple as it is enjoyable. Host Bob Smith asks about 15 simple questions: “Who is your favorite wrestler?” “Who was the best bad guy?” Pires, as always, is not at a loss for words as he delivers his fondest memories in his singularly entertaining fashion. It’s the latest in a series of shows that’s been going over like gangbusters – so keep tuning in to hear the next one of our favorite guests reveal the things he or she grew up watching (and loving)! Plus: Smith tries to stump Puccio with old school wrestling facts he thinks Joe might not know - but do you? Listen and see how you match up!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour takes a right turn this week as Smith and Puccio muse about fans who collect replica wrestling championship belts – the pastime that has become one of the biggest sub-businesses connected to the mat sport. The special guest is longtime wrestling belt maven Joey Broussard, who has been heavily involved in the hobby for years and gives us the ins-and-outs of an activity that’s almost as much fun as actual wrestling to those who are into it. It’s the new Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – strap it on!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour is honored to bring back veteran podcast professional and sound maven Lou Kipilman – who just happenes be a wrestling expert in his own right. Listen in once again for another “My Favorite Things” episode, where someone who is involved in the mat business stops being a “pro” and looks back with fondness at the moments and stars that made the person fall in love with the sport. Look for memories, stars, and a whole lot of fun in the always nostalgic Outdated Wrestling Hour – an “aging” alternative to the usual pro wrestling podcast patter!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s a look back at moments, wrestlers, and angles that aren’t exactly classic, but they’re all etched in the memory banks of Bob Smith and guest co-host Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam): Oddball moments that comprise a podcast that we’re dubbing “Classic Wrestling’s Guilty Pleasures.” From past-their-prime villains to goofy moments to popularity contests gone awry, we’d wager that Outdated Wrestling Fans remember many of these moments – fondly or not!

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It's a short "bonus" episode as former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a look back at longtime Tennessee favorite Phil Hickerson - the kind of big man who'd likely never get a shot these days, but he was the kind of powerful grappler who could work anywhere from the opening match to the main event for decades. Enjoy this short look at a unique man with an even more one-of-a-kind career in pro wrestling. 

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s a look back at another great wrestling territory that Canadian fans miss greatly: Stampede Wrestling, founded by the legendary Stu Hart, was an all-action organization that brought in old mat favorites and made new ones during its decades in existence. Join returning guest Mike Leotis of Wrestler Weekly as he and host Bob Smith look back at stars such as Bret and Owen Hart, Bad News Allen, Makhan Singh, and so many more as they detail a federation that’s fondly remembered in the Great White North – and in the lower 48 as well!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The recent two-part Netflix special on one of wrestling’s biggest stars of all time, Hulk Hogan, has been on the minds of fans and critics these days – and on this episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, co-host Joe Puccio offers his views on the lengthy look at the career of the former WWE World champion, and offers his take on whether the program is worth viewing. Plus: Host Bob Smith and Puccio look at the overwrought complaints that have been peppering social media about the WWE’s recent spate of wrestler releases and cuts. It’s the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – a bit of new, and a whole lot of nostalgia as well!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: You asked for it, so we’re continuing it: Our recent spate of “My Favorite Things” podcasts – featuring wrestling mavens and experts looking back at their all-time favorite matches, stars, arenas, and much more – has been a hit ever since we began the concept with Howard Baum last year. Now, the irrepressible Jammie Ward (a mainstay on The OtherShip podcast on the WrestleCopia Network) takes the hot seat, and as usual, he’s a real delight, going back to his youth to talk about his most fondly remembered moments. Join us for an upbeat good time on the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour: Where mat mavens let their hair down and reminisce! 

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: In the aftermath of WrestleMania 2026 – which was in turns absolutely thrilling and vastly disappointing – we’ve called all hands on deck for another special episode. To lead things off, Smith and Puccio look back at their picks to win the two-day extravaganza’s matches, and offer their views on the PLE. That’s before Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling Podcast With John McAdam returns to the studio with one goal in mind: To try to dissuade Bob Smith from giving up today’s wrestling altogether. It’s an in-depth look at the premiere mat event with a decidedly “outdated” point of view!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s one of the biggest podcasts in the history of The Outdated Wrestling Hour as we offer two aural events: We start with Bob Smith and Joe Puccio offering their predictions for this year’s two-night WrestleMania extravaganza - a rarity not only because it’s a nostalgia podcast, but also because both hosts could eek out time right before the event to offer their picks and thoughts. That’s not all: The two time Wrestling Observer book of the year award author Brian R. Solomon returns for the newest edition of “My Favorite Things” – another wrestling lifer reflects back on his favorite matches, cards, stars, and much more. It’s a jam-packed Outdated Wrestling Hour – and it’s one of the most unique episodes yet!

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