On Bob Smith’s first “solo” podcast since the first year of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated (and a former writer for WCW Magazine, Wrestling’s Main Event, and many more titles) takes a break from the show’s usual format to focus on little-known wrestling events, facts, places, and people that continue to make the mat sport the fascinating business that it’s been for decades. From eateries you might not know about to star wrestlers taking on new professions after retirement, it’s a bunch of things that aren’t exactly common knowledge – so enjoy this whimsical edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, the most unique nostalgia show you’ll find anywhere!

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You probably wouldn’t expect a conversation about The New York Knicks’ stunning rise to a championship on a pro wrestling nostalgia podcast – but that’s exactly what happens on the latest episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine), and we’ll explain why. Smith – a former legitimate newspaper sports writer who covered Knicks basketball – talks about his days being a hoops journalist, and how the reaction to the team’s rise has been absolutely stunning on many different levels. But that’s not all: Smith and Solomon discuss how, decades ago, pro wrestling could draw passion from the fans the same way the Knicks have … but that seems to be ean ra that has come and gone for good. Join us for the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour – which once again proves to be the thinking person’s old-time wrestling podcast!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour continues on with our “My Favorite Things” podcasts featuring popular guests – and this time, one of the show’s friends and frequent voices, Anthony Pires, returns with another edition that’s as simple as it is enjoyable. Host Bob Smith asks about 15 simple questions: “Who is your favorite wrestler?” “Who was the best bad guy?” Pires, as always, is not at a loss for words as he delivers his fondest memories in his singularly entertaining fashion. It’s the latest in a series of shows that’s been going over like gangbusters – so keep tuning in to hear the next one of our favorite guests reveal the things he or she grew up watching (and loving)! Plus: Smith tries to stump Puccio with old school wrestling facts he thinks Joe might not know - but do you? Listen and see how you match up!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour takes a right turn this week as Smith and Puccio muse about fans who collect replica wrestling championship belts – the pastime that has become one of the biggest sub-businesses connected to the mat sport. The special guest is longtime wrestling belt maven Joey Broussard, who has been heavily involved in the hobby for years and gives us the ins-and-outs of an activity that’s almost as much fun as actual wrestling to those who are into it. It’s the new Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – strap it on!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The Outdated Wrestling Hour is honored to bring back veteran podcast professional and sound maven Lou Kipilman – who just happenes be a wrestling expert in his own right. Listen in once again for another “My Favorite Things” episode, where someone who is involved in the mat business stops being a “pro” and looks back with fondness at the moments and stars that made the person fall in love with the sport. Look for memories, stars, and a whole lot of fun in the always nostalgic Outdated Wrestling Hour – an “aging” alternative to the usual pro wrestling podcast patter!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s a look back at moments, wrestlers, and angles that aren’t exactly classic, but they’re all etched in the memory banks of Bob Smith and guest co-host Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam): Oddball moments that comprise a podcast that we’re dubbing “Classic Wrestling’s Guilty Pleasures.” From past-their-prime villains to goofy moments to popularity contests gone awry, we’d wager that Outdated Wrestling Fans remember many of these moments – fondly or not!

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It's a short "bonus" episode as former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a look back at longtime Tennessee favorite Phil Hickerson - the kind of big man who'd likely never get a shot these days, but he was the kind of powerful grappler who could work anywhere from the opening match to the main event for decades. Enjoy this short look at a unique man with an even more one-of-a-kind career in pro wrestling.

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s a look back at another great wrestling territory that Canadian fans miss greatly: Stampede Wrestling, founded by the legendary Stu Hart, was an all-action organization that brought in old mat favorites and made new ones during its decades in existence. Join returning guest Mike Leotis of Wrestler Weekly as he and host Bob Smith look back at stars such as Bret and Owen Hart, Bad News Allen, Makhan Singh, and so many more as they detail a federation that’s fondly remembered in the Great White North – and in the lower 48 as well!

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