Headlock History: a series dedicated to British wrestling through the years

Welcome to the Climate Connection podcast, where we dive deep into the effects of climate change on London. In this episode we discuss the effects of climate change on animals and wildlife in London. Special thanks to Royal Parks, London Wildlife Trust and Conor Walsh for participating in this episode. Audio credits: Pixabay and Purple Planet (https://www.purple-planet.com/)Episode image credit: Timur Valiev from Unsplash

Welcome to the Climate Connection podcast, where we dive deep into the effects of climate change on London. This first episode is called ‘Weathering Change’ and focuses on the impact climate change will have on the weather system, and what this will mean for those living in London. We have some fantastic guests on this episode, including the Met Office’s Amy Doherty and the Chair of the London Climate Ready Partnership, Bob Ward. This fascinating episode discusses the debate surrounding climate change, the problems that climate change brings with it and the science behind this increasingly complicated topic.Music Credit - Pixabay & Purple PlanetCover Image Credit - Timur Valiev from Unsplash

In the final episode of the Headlock History podcast, Thomas wraps up the findings from previous interviews and aims to tackle the two key questions of the podcast: why was British wrestling removed from TV in 1988, and was the independent wrestling boom in the 2010s a revival of the sport in Britain.Full versions of the whole podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, British professional wrestler Jack Critchlow (Critchy) discusses his own career, training during the 2010s period.Full versions of the whole podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Ben Litherland, author of Wrestling in Britain: Sporting Entertainments, Celebrity and Audiences, joins Thomas to critically examine British professional wrestling within a wider socio-cultural framework. They discuss how wrestling has reflected and shaped ideas about class, celebrity, and entertainment in Britain, moving beyond nostalgia to explore its deeper cultural significance. Ben offers a sharp and insightful analysis of wrestling’s place in British society.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, Infinite Wrestling co-founder and former promoter Ciaran McConnell joins Thomas to discuss what happened after British wrestling was taken off television in 1988. We discuss the conditions leading to the scene eventually rebounding, with the advent of wrestling schools, tribute shows and new influences leading to a creative and commercial boom in the 2010s.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tAMusic: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this episode of the Headlock History podcast, the guests are the team behind Wrestling Heritage, a massive online archive of British professional wrestling history. We explore wrestling's cultural grip during the World of Sport era and the factors that led to its decline in the 1980s. We also dig into their personal memories and the enduring appeal of wrestling.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA⁠ Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

An introduction to the Headlock History podcast series, where journalist Thomas Brace will explore the history of British professional wrestling from the golden era to the present day.Extended versions of the podcast series are available on the BritWresCentral YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEm2MtlHi-Q9GE4qPkW8tA Music: Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/⁠

“I’m scared to go home” - this podcast dives into the emotions of young Americans living in London, facing turmoil after Donald Trump’s election win. From the policy to the personal, Trump’s win had a big impact on them, and returning to their home country won't be the same. Presented by Sam Norman.

The media landscape is rapidly changing with the emergence of social media. Presenter Lucy White delves into how news coverage has adapted to the change - speaking with Daily Mail’s associate editor Charlie Lankston, and BBC’s head of Editorial Standards Tim Burke. They discuss the coverage of the Idaho Murders, Luigi Mangione and Nicola Bulley's disappearance, and how American media is given far greater freedom than the British press.