Wrestling Book Club

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My mom and I read pro wrestling related books and discuss them. My mom is not really a wrestling fan, while I am a huge fan--this podcast is a project to give her more of an understanding and appreciation for wrestling.

Wrestling Book Club


    • Jan 26, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 11 EPISODES


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    Paul Heyman (ECW/Paul Heyman Documentaries--Wrestling Book Club Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2015 50:47


    In the last episode of Wrestling Book Club, my mom and I discuss three ECW-related documentaries: Barbed Wire City, The Rise and Fall of ECW, and Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul Heyman. We mainly talk about Paul Heyman, but what else is new. If you enjoy listening to us talk, we're starting a movie podcast called Infinite Film, in which we'll be watching the 1001 movies to watch before you die. The first episode will be out March 1st.  Thank you so much for listening!

    ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling Part 1 (Wrestling Book Club Episode 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2014 63:16


    In this episode of Wrestling Book Club, my mom and I discuss John Lister's book on Extreme Championship Wrestling, Turning the Tables.  February's episode will be the second part of our exploration of ECW and will cover the WWE ECW documentary and the Paul Heyman documentary. It will also be the last episode of Wrestling Book Club, as my mom and I have decided to switch over to a movie podcast. Thank you for listening, as always.  Our email address is wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com and our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. 

    Terry Funk (Wrestling Book Club Episode 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2014 61:54


    In the ninth episode of Wrestling Book Club, my mom and I discuss Terry Funk's autobiography, More Than Just Hardcore. It's a book that we both highly recommend; Terry has a great mind for wrestling and covers a large amount of history. As always, our email is wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com and our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. Wrestling Book Club comes out on the first of the month. January's episode is Turning the Tables, John Lister's book on ECW. 

    Harley Race (Wrestling Book Club Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2014 49:16


    In this episode, my mom and I discuss King of the Ring, the autobiography of one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Harley Race. We had a fun discussion and both came away with a great respect for him.  Our email is wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com and our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. Wrestling Book Club comes out on the first of each month.

    Bret Hart (Wrestling Book Club Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2014 75:11


    In this episode, my mom and I discuss Bret Hart's autobiography, Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling. It's a fascinating and well-written book that we both really enjoyed, so settle in and enjoy this episode of Wrestling Book Club! Our email is wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com and our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. Wrestling Book Club comes out on the first of the month. 

    Stampede Wrestling (Wrestling Book Club Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2014 66:22


    In the sixth episode of Wrestling Book Club, my mom and I discuss Heath McCoy's book on Stampede Wrestling, Pain and Passion: The History of Stampede Wrestling. It's a great book, definitely one of my favorites, and I was happy to find out that my mom enjoyed it as well. We had a good discussion, so please enjoy!  Our website is wrestlingbookclub.com and if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for books you'd like us to read, please email wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com.  The next episode will be Bret Hart's book and will be out October 1st!

    The Dynamite Kid (Wrestling Book Club Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2014 66:31


    For the fifth episode of Wrestling Book Club, my mom and I read Pure Dynamite, the autobiography of Tom Billington (better known as The Dynamite Kid). We cover a lot of ground as we discuss a complicated man. Please enjoy and if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for books you'd like us to read, please contact wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com. Our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. 

    Death of WCW (Wrestling Book Club Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2014 72:12


    In this episode, my mom and I continue our journey through wrestling books with Bryan Alvarez and R.D. Reynold's Death of WCW.  Wrestling Book Club comes out on the first of every month! If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for books you'd like us to read, please contact wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com. Our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. 

    Billy Robinson (Wrestling Book Club Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2014 55:35


    In this episode, my mom and I discuss Billy Robinson's autobiography, Physical Chess. We have a good conversation about catch wrestling and why someone would want to be a wrestler. Please contact wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or suggestions!  New episodes come out the first of the month.

    William Regal (Wrestling Book Club Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 58:28


    This episode covers William Regal's autobiography, Walking a Golden Mile. Will my non-wrestling fan mother enjoy it? Will we learn anything? Listen and find out! Our email is wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com and our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. New episodes come out the first of the month. 

    Shawn Michaels (Wrestling Book Club Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2014 80:13


    The inagural episode of Wrestling Book Club! My mom and I read and discuss Heartbreak and Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story. We have a lot of opinions. Email wrestlingbookclub@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or suggestions. Our website is wrestlingbookclub.com. 

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