It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

Episode 110 - Larry Runs Outlaw

In this episode, I discuss Larry Matysik starting an outlaw wrestling promotion in St. Louis during 1983.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Episode 101 - That Pesky Kayfabe

In this episode, I discuss three cases that led to police arresting wrestlers.