Episode 118 - Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling

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  Episode 118 - Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling

  1/19/2026

  39:05

  In this episode, I discuss a mixed styles contest between Marin Plestina and Taro Miyake in 1920.
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  Episode 117 - The Champ is Here

  1/12/2026

  51:00

  In this episode, I discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko "winning" his first world title in May 1921. I also review a Southeastern Championship card from 1984.
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  Episode 116 - Fake! But It's Not

  1/5/2026

  37:03

  In this episode, I discuss a two-match series between Yusuf Ismail and Ernest Roeber from New York City in March-April, 1898.
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  Episode 115 - Gotch the Boxer

  12/29/2025

  37:47

  In this episode, I discuss Frank Goch's brief foray into professional boxing. I also compare two Los Angeles cards in 1925. Finally, I discuss the 2026 podcast schedule.
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  Episode 114 - Santel in Japan

  12/22/2025

  52:52

  In this episode, I discuss Ad Santel's tour of Japan in 1921.
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  Episode 113 - Catch in a Jacket

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  37:39

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  Episode 112 - Shikat Not Stanislaus

  12/8/2025

  51:40

  In this episode, I talk about the conflating of two of the biggest double-crosses in professional wrestling. I also talk about a Jack Curley card from 1917.
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  Episode 111 Homer Works Us

  12/1/2025

  31:35

  In this episode, I discuss a collar-and-elbow match with Homer Lane in 1875. I also compare Tom Packs' and Sam Muchnick's St. Louis wrestling cards in April 1946.
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  Episode 110 - Larry Runs Outlaw

  11/24/2025

  50:51

  In this episode, I discuss Larry Matysik starting an outlaw wrestling promotion in St. Louis during 1983.
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  Episode 109 - The Great Unknown

  11/17/2025

  51:14

  In this episode, I discuss the career of 19th Century professional wrestler D.A. McMillan. I also discuss recent gambling schemes.