Archaic Wrestling - A Wrestling History Podcast

Sasha and Evan review the lasted wrestling film to hit the big screen!https://wrestlinganalysis.home.blog/2023/11/28/market-competition-and-why-i-think-streaming-wars-are-bad-for-fans/Music by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestle

Evan and Sasha recap the Olympics, check in with Stanford Wrestling, get some pointers from Amit Elor, and completely solve all the issues with Greco.Music by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestleArchaicWrestling.com

Sasha and Evan connect with Nijel to explore this not so ancient martial art and interrogate the connections with wrestling...Judo HistoryKano JigoroKodokan HistoryRulesJudo and the Process of Nation Building in JapanThe BudokwaiOlympic HistoryUnderstanding Leg Grab ChangeMusic by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestleArchaicWrestling@gmail.com

The boys check in with the hardy history of the historic men of Cornwall and their notorious wrestling culture. From wrestling Celtic giants during the Roman conquest to the humble communities still keeping the tradition alive today...Persistence of Difference: A history of Cornish WrestlingCornish Wrestling in CaliforniaThe Art of Cornish WrestlingCornish Wrestling Championships (1928)Cornish Wrestling TodayMusic by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestleArchaicWrestling@gmail.com

**DO NOT UTILIZE THE INFOMATION IN THIS CONTENT AS MEDICAL ADVICE**Sasha and Evan are joined by @Rhino184 to take on an ever topical subject. Athletes are willing to try a lot to gain an edge in competition. Sometimes this leads to a bit of snake oil seeping under the mat...(Technical and personal difficulties kept this Ep from being released in a timely manner.)GroundingSaunasCatch Your BreathMusic by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestleArchaicWrestling@gmail.com

The guys learn what they can about one of the most obscure folkstyles in the world.Best FootageAnderson SilvaXingu PeopleQuarupHuka HukaTribal RelationsYamurikumaMusic by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestleArchaicWrestling@gmail.com

We had to do it... Pleased to be joined by Austin from Changing Levels Podcast!Music by Josh KasenTwitter: @ArchaicWrestleArchaicWrestling@gmail.com

Sasha and Evan explore the unique world of wrestling in Western Africa and complain about Rob Koll...HIGHLIGHTS!!Serer PeopleOrigins of LaambRules(?)PovertyIdentityGriotWomen WrestlersIsabelle Sambou"Tyson"

Tighten your Zodog and join Sasha and Evan as they cover another awesome folkstyle...Music by Josh KasenTwitter @ArchaicWrestlearchaicwrestling@gmail.comMongolian WrestlingHighlightsShamanistic RitualsNaadam7K BCE Petroglyphs?

We host Old School Wrestling Clips (Mike) from Twitter! We talk old wrestling footage, music, and learn more about his beef with Damion Hahn...OLD SCHOOL WRESTLING CLIPS - @gut_bench69 on TwitterMusic by Josh KasenTwitter @ArchaicWrestlearchaicwrestling@gmail.com

Sasha and Evan chose Foxcatcher for their first film review! The boys talk about rich wrestling funders, Mark Shultz, and cocaine.Music by Josh KasenTwitter @ArchaicWrestlearchaicwrestling@gmail.com

Evan and Sasha share some hot takes in this one while discussing the slippery nature of Turkish oil wrestling. Music by Josh KasenTwitter @ArchaicWrestlearchaicwrestling@gmail.comWestern PerspectivesTurkish Oil WrestlingKirkpinarthe kisbet

Γειά σου! Sasha and Evan talk about some tough guys from back in the day. (Sorry about the audio!)Music by Josh KasenTwitter - @ArchaicWrestleEmail us at archaicwrestling@gmail.comPaleMilo of CrotonLeontiskos of MesseneOxyrhynchus PapyrusFixed Match

Our first episode! Evan and Sasha introduce themselves and talk a bit about the oldest forms of evidence known about the great sport of wrestling. We promise we'll get better at this...Lascaux CavesSumerian Stone SlabsBeni HasanNubian Rock Reliefs