The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith

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The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith episodes

April 14, 2023 Episode 13: Brian R. Solomon!
Even old school wrestling writers like host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) are in awe of Brian R. Solomon - the winner of this year's Wrestling Observer book of the year award for his incredible book on The Sheik, Blood and Fire! Join Bob and Brian for a wide-ranging conversation covering Solomon's incredible career - it's wrestling nostalgia and fun like you'll hear on no other podcast (except, maybe, on Solomon's Shut Up & Wrestle)!
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1 hr 9 min
April 07, 2023 Episode 12: What The Heck Did I Just Watch?!?
Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an enjoyable hour of wrestling talk as special guest Mike Leotis (of Wrestler Weekly) and the veteran mat scribe look back at some of the most downright shocking angles and wildest moments of the past 50 years in pro wrestling. Also get the scoop on big doings at Wrestler Weekly, upcoming podcast appearances, more on this year's WrestleMania, and a list of classic old-time "good guys" as loved by our staff announcer! It's wrestling's most unique podcast, and we guarantee you won't find anything else like it.
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1 hr 3 min
April 04, 2023 Bonus Episode: WrestleMania & More!
Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for his first-ever review of a current wrestling event - and possibly the biggest ever in this past weekend's WrestleMania 39! Plus -a salute to Long Island's suddenly departed Herrill Lanes. Look for a new podcast this coming Friday as well!

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32 min
March 31, 2023 Episode 11: Great Books & Hot Breaking Old News!
Discover great wrestling books on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, as always featuring host Bob Smith (PWI, WCW Magazine). The veteran mat personality brings you a list of new and classic reads, including works from Brian R. Solomon, Crowbar Press, Bill Apter, Mick Foley, Greg Oliver, and more. PLUS: Learn where our humble host is going to pop up next on this latest edition of classic wrestling's most unique podcast!
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30 min
March 24, 2023 Episode 10: Great Matches You Really Need To See!
In the 10th edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) takes a look back at 10 action-packed matches that still live on in his memory - and, luckily, they're ones that you can see at the press of a button. Also: Podcast news, listener mail, upcoming events ... and learn what Micrin was, all on pro wrestling's most off-beat and upbeat podcast!
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33 min
March 17, 2023 Episode Nine: Craig Peters & The PWI Glory Years!
In the new - and by far the longest - edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a long and fond look back at his career at London Publishing and Pro Wrestling Illustrated along with his special guest and former managing editor - wrestling magazine legend Craig Peters! This is two hours of little-known facts and figures about the most beloved newsstand wrestling publication of all time at the height of its powers. Join Bob and Craig for a load of laughs, insights into then versus now, and a whole lot more - make that a WHOLE lot more!

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2 hr 16 min
March 10, 2023 Episode 8: Podcast Refugees & Canadian Memories!
In this eighth edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) offers a wealth of mat news and views in just a half-hour - including thoughts from listeners, his own view of a wrestling stunt taken just a bit too far, and introduces popular wrestling podcast personality Liam Savage (late of Front Row Material) to give his memories of being a young Canadian mat fan. And yes - both Smith and Savage deliver pointed comments about how one day they both found themselves without podcast jobs. It's a fun, informative, and upbeat listen - totally unlike any other wrestling podcast today!

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37 min
March 03, 2023 Episode 7: Hey, Things Got Dumb Then, Too!
This seventh edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour finds host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) in a wry mood as he talks about some of the lamest, weakest, and just plain silly ways that promoters used to try to get fans to buy tickets. Spaceman Frank Hickey, anyone? Plus: Journalist Eric McCarthy discusses old versus new with Bob on the most unique, upbeat wrestling podcast today!
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35 min
February 24, 2023 Episode 6: Terry Sullivan & A Huge Comeback!
On this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes the legendary pro wrestling announcer Terry Sullivan, who not only was a broadcaster during The Sheik's heyday in Detroit, but presided over the classic show Bruiser Bedlam at at time when stars like a young Scott Steiner and Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. were reviving a territory like never before! It's more memories and fun from wrestling's most unique podcast!
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50 min
February 21, 2023 BONUS: Lawler & Jarrett, Memphis Legends
On this BONUS edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a fond look back at Memphis wrestling, including the Channel 5 show and much more - and offers his thoughts on the legendary Jerry Jarrett and Jerry "The King" Lawler. It's a bonus special edition that once again reveals Smith's lifelong passion for classic pro wrestling and serves a tribute to these great stars.
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Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW, Wrestling's Main Event) continues to present a singularly unique podcast flavor with a lighthearted yet…