6:05 Superpodcast

Scott Cornish Tribute, Part One

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:44:10 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast pays tribute to our dear friend, the noted wrestling humorist, Scott Cornish, with this omnibus of all of Scott’s characters from the Top Ten!

Stay tuned for Part Two, featuring Scott Cornish Star Wars!

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2023

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:07:03 +0000

It’s Opening Day of the 2023 baseball season, a day of optimism and hope, so that means it’s time for another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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The Mothership AKA – Episode 1: Rocky’s Kids

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:30:35 +0000

The Mothership has landed and today we speak with Greg Oliver about his Sports Illustrated article on the children of Rocky Johnson.

Greg’s article can be read here!

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Holiday Special: Opening Week Star Wars 2022

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:30:22 +0000

While MLB’s Opening Day has passed, the 6:05 Superpodcast tradition of Opening Day Star Wars continues with Opening Week Star Wars! Baseball & Wrestling talk!

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Holiday Special: After The New Year Star Wars

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 01:27:01 +0000

Happy New Year!

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Episode 104: War and Peace (The Wimp, The Blimp, and The Wig)

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:05 +0000

THE MOTHERSHIP! The 6:05 Superpodcast returns! The Great Brian Last is joined in the co-host chair by Brian Solomon for a packed episode, featuring:

– Tim Hornbaker returns to the show to discuss the life & times of “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers, the subject of Tim’s latest biography, Master Of the Ring! Tim talks about the process of piecing together Buddy’s life and the research that went into the project! Tim sheds light on many of the mysteries surrounding Buddy, from his health to his behind the scenes dealings!

– Stephen P. New & Arcadian Vanguard’s Lou Kipilman join TGBL as he discusses some of the recent changes at Arcadian Vanguard, including the decision to sever ties with Ron Fuller & John Arezzi.

– Howard Baum shares an update about his dealings with the late Bert Prentice!

– Brian Solomon talks about his time working for WWE Magazine, as well as his upcoming biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik!

– The return of the Top Ten & more!

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Book Of The Week:
Master Of The Ring by Tim Hornbaker

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Time Stamps:

Top Ten (0:50:22)
Howard Baum on Bert Prentice (2:21:53)
Arcadian Vanguard Update (2:39:47)
Tim Hornbaker on Buddy Rogers (3:45:35)

Associate Producer: Jayce Naccarato

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2021 – Extra Innings

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 02:09:55 +0000

Opening Day Star Wars wasn’t the end – it’s time for more wrestling talk with Extra Innings of this 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2021

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:16:55 +0000

It’s Opening Day of the 2021 baseball season, a day of optimism and hope, so that means it’s time for another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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Pat Patterson Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:35:42 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the life and career of the legendary Pat Patterson! The Great Brian Last is joined by Pat’s biographer, Bertrand Hebert, for this comprehensive look at one of wrestling most influential figures!

Time Stamps:

Les Thatcher (0:17:38)
Matt Farmer (0:48:36)
Rock Rims (1:02:40)
George Schire (1:40:44)
Classic San Francisco Audio (2:37:50)

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2020 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame Special, Part Two

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:44:21 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast looks at the 2020 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame ballot & inductees with Part Two of this special episode, featuring several roundtable discussions with voters from across the globe discussing their ballots with The Great Brian Last!

Time Stamps:

Fredo Esparza & Roy Lucier (0:02:03)
Allan Blackstock, Jon Bucher & Brian Solomon (1:15:18)
Greg Oliver & Bertrand Hebert (2:54:44)

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2020 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame Special, Part One

Arcadian Vanguard — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:50:21 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast looks at the 2020 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame ballot & inductees with Part One of this special episode, featuring several roundtable discussions with voters from across the globe discussing their ballots with The Great Brian Last!

Time Stamps:

Fumi Saito, Mike Sempervive & Kurt Brown (0:03:49)
Pete Lederberg, Steve Ogilvie & Al Getz (1:17:22)
Dan Farren & Marty Goldstein (2:38:24)

*Part Two debuts Tomorrow Night! Guests include Fredo Esparza, Roy Lucier, Greg Oliver, Bertrand Hebert, Brian Solomon, Jon Boucher & Allan Blackstock!

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Episode 103: I Use Nikon

Arcadian Vanguard — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:27:36 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed! It’s time for another episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last for this packed episode, featuring:

– Bertrand Hebert returns to the show to discuss his newest book, The Eighth Wonder Of The World: The True Story Of Andre The Giant! Bertrand reveals how he and Pat Laprade researched Andre’s life and career back to the beginning, shattering several myths along the way!

– Geoff Winningham joins the show to talk about the new edition of his landmark book, Friday Night In The Coliseum! Geoff reveals how was able to document Houston wrestling from a vantage point few outsiders had ever had! Geoff talks of his relationships with Paul Boesch, the wrestlers and the fans in Houston!

– Steve Verrier is with us to discuss the life and times of Gene Kiniski! This talk touches on the former NWA Champion’s early days, championship run, personal life and much more!

– Brad Balukjian joins the show to discuss his book The Wax Pack, as well as his attempt to write the biography of The Iron Sheik! We hear about how Brad got to know the Iron Sheik, including traveling with him to his induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame, as well as what life with the Sheik was like! Ultimately, we find out why Brad’s project didn’t come to fruition in this illuminating talk!

– Popular co-host & guest Howard Baum is back to discuss his recent day with Pat Patterson!

– We have classic 50th State Big Time Wrestling audio from March 1, 1969, featuring Wahoo McDaniel, Ripper Collins, Nick Bockwinkel, Toru Tanaka, Ed Francis, Lord James Blears, Rocky Montero, Tex McKenzie and Handsome Johnny Barend!

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Book(s) Of The Week:
Eight Wonder Of The World by Bertrand Hebert & Pat Laprade
Friday Night In The Coliseum by Geoff Winningham
The Wax Pack by Brad Balukjian
Gene Kiniski by Steve Verrier

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Time Stamps:

Howard Baum on Pat Patterson (0:01:19)
50th State Wrestling audio from March 1, 1969 (0:50:09)
Steve Verrier on Gene Kiniski (1:15:57)
Brad Balukjian on The Iron Sheik (2:07:43)
Geoff Winningham on Houston Wrestling (2:50:47)
Bertrand Hebert on Andre The Giant (3:52:52)

Associate Producer: Jayce Naccarato

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2020 – Extra Innings

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:39:57 +0000

Opening Day Star Wars wasn’t the end – it’s time for more wrestling & baseball talk with Extra Innings of this 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2020

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 02:56:59 +0000

It’s Opening Day of the 2020 baseball season, normally a day of optimism and hope, but this year a day that is totally bizarre, so that means it’s time for another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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Episode 102: Striking The Gong

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 07 May 2020 05:45:21 +0000

The Mothership has landed! It’s time for another edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast! The Great Brian Last is joined by popular co-host Kurt Brown for another packed episode, featuring:

– Jeff Oddo returns to the show with the story of Ringmasters: The Great American Bash! Find out how the Dusty Rhodes’ 1985 supercard found it’s way onto VHS! Jeff shares the story of how Crockett Promotions got involved with this project, as well as the meeting with Dusty where the Bash concept was spelled out! Jeff also talks about doing public relations for the NWA when they first came to Philadelphia, including taking Sgt. Slaughter on a publicity tour & more!

– Scott Teal is back this week with our conversation about Soulman: the Rocky Johnson biography. Find out how Scott got involved with this project and the process he undertook to put together this book! Hear why things fell apart between Scott & Rocky after Scott wrote the book, as well as who may have been behind some of the problems! Learn who really wrote Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s foreword to the book! Plus Scott talks about his future plans & more!

– Greg Oliver joins the show to discuss his involvement with the Soulman book project and why he ended up not writing the book! Greg lays out the chain of events which saw him take on the project, sign a contract to write the book, and then no longer be on the project!

– Al Getz returns to discuss his Charting The Territories project & site! Al goes into detail about the travels and research he has been doing, honing in on the McGuirk & Watts territories! Al also talks about a new statistic he has developed and how it can be applied to wrestling research! We look at the Midnight Express and Magnum T.A. in 1984 as Al explains his SPOT & FEUD stats!

– From April 6, 1968, we have classic audio from 50th State Wrestling in Hawaii! Hosted by Ed Francis & Lord James Blears, we hear a live studio demo from Jim Hady, as well as promos from Peter Maivia, The Missing Link (Pampero Firpo), Jerry London, Ripper Collins, Curtis “The Bull” Iaukea, Handsome Johnny Barend, Pat Sherry & Joyce Grable and Bette Boucher & The Fabulous Moolah! Plus Hady & The Link receive new belts for being the NWA Hawaiian Tag Team Champions!

– We have some outtakes from the recordings of Kentucky Fried Rasslin, where the late Scott Bowden & TGBL struggle to get through the opening segments!

– Plus TGBL & Kurt look at Calgary wrestling rules & regulations and much more!

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Book Of The Week:
The books of Crowbar Press
The books of Greg Oliver

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Time Stamps:

Al Getz on Charting The Territories (0:37:54)
50th State Wrestling audio from April 6, 1968 (1:35:18)
Scott Teal (2:22:53)
Greg Oliver (2:49:21)
Jeff Oddo (3:20:14)
Kentucky Fried Rasslin’ outtakes (4:29:44)

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Remembering Scott Bowden

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:35:25 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast remembers Scott Bowden, looking back on some of his memorable moments on the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network!

Time Stamps:

Scott on Austin Idol Live (0:03:19)
Scott & Jim Cornette on Mil Mascaras (1:12:429)
Scott & Jerry Jarrett on Mil Mascaras (1:55:28)
Scott Meets Mil Mascaras (2:29:27)
Scott on Ron Fuller’s Super Studcast (3:23:23)

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Pampero Firpo Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 03:49:43 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the life and career of the legendary Pampero Firpo!

Time Stamps:

Mary Fries (0:02:32)
Flying Fred Curry (1:14:46)
Bill Atkinson (1:28:16)
Classic Hawaii Audio (1:49:26)
Fumi Saito (2:00:36)
Dave Burzynski (2:23:13)
John Arezzi (2:57:58)
Classic WWWF Audio (3:03:15)
Jeff Walton (3:07:46)

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Episode 101: Burlesque

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:08:16 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed and it is time for another edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last for this episode, featuring:

– Scott Teal joins the shows to discuss his time on the Cauliflower Alley Club’s executive board. As Executive Vice President of the CAC, Scott experienced the good and the bad of the organization, leading to his eventual resignation. Find out what happened and why Scott won’t be returning to the annual Vegas convention & reunion!

– Hustler Rip Rogers returns to discuss the late Izzy Slapowitz. Rip remembers when they first met while working for the Culkins and how they met up again in ICW, and talks about the inner workings of the Poffo’s ICW In telling the story of Izzy!

– Roger Smith is back on the show to remember his tag partner Randy Colley. From teaming as Assassins to the development of the Demolition gimmick, and from Pensacola to Memphis, Roger shares his memories of his friend!

– Howard Baum is back this week, sharing his thoughts on modern wrestling! Plus TGBL & Howard review the recently unearthed autobiography of The Hangman!

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Book Of The Week:
The books of Crowbar Press

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Time Stamps:

Howard Baum (0:01:16)
Roger Smith (1:14:15)
Rip Rogers (1:29:57)
Scott Teal (2:10:35)

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2019 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame Special, Part Two

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:48:17 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast looks at the 2019 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame ballot & inductees with Part Two of this special episode, featuring several roundtable discussions with voters discussing their ballots with The Great Brian Last!

Time Stamps:

Mike Sempervive & Pete Lederberg & Steve Ogilvie (0:01:28)
Jeff Bowdren & Kurt Brown & Allan Blackstock (1:19:09)

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2019 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame Special, Part One

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 19:33:38 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast looks at the 2019 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame ballot & inductees with Part One of this special episode, featuring several roundtable discussions with voters discussing their ballots with The Great Brian Last!

Time Stamps:

Jim Cornette & Scott Teal (0:03:49)
Dan Farren & Marty Goldstein (1:11:19)
Fredo Esparza & Roy Lucier (2:41:33)

*Part Two debuts Tomorrow Night! Guests include Mike Sempervive, Steve Ogilvie, Pete Lederberg, Jeff Bowdren, Kurt Brown & Allan Blackstock!

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Episode 100: Part Two

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:53:09 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP returns with Part Two of Episode 100 of the 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last for this spectacular, featuring:

– Sean Waltman joins the show to discuss his early years in the wrestling business! Sean talks about growing up as a fan of Championship Wrestling from Florida, working on the ring crew, and training with The Great Malenko! We also hear how Sean ended up in Minnesota, his early career breaks as the Lightning Kid, his ill-fated match with Bill Wilcox, memories of Dennis Coralluzzo and more!

– Japan’s leading historian, Fumi Saito, returns to the show for another of our popular segments looking at the history of Japanese pro wrestling! This time we tackle the early 1980’s, when talent is jumping & scandal is brewing! We talk Tiger Mask, the popularity of Terry Funk, Hulk Hogan’s rise, the defection of Akira Maeda and the UWF & more!

– Mike O’Hara joins the show to discuss his years in and around the wrestling business! Mike talks about discovering the IWA on New York television, meeting Hulk Hogan and starting his fan club, the WFIA, Mike Bellew & Wrestling Eye magazine, Vega International’s New York events, Chick Donovan, New Wave Wrestling & more!

– Vandal Drummond himself, Kurt Brown returns to talk Dr. Jerry Graham!

– Golden Boy Jerry Grey is back with a medical update , as well as to share some wild stories about Kendo Nagasaki & Keiji Muto and riding with Dennis Condrey!

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Book Of The Week:
They Call Me Booker! by Jeff Bowdren

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Time Stamps:

Fumi Saito (0:01:127)
Jerry Grey (1:15:24)
Mike O’Hara (1:42:51)
Kurt Brown (2:53:06)
Sean Waltman (3:09:29)

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Episode 100: Part One

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 04:32:32 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed! Celebrate four years of the 6:05 Superpodcast with Part One of Episode 100! Join The Great Brian Last for this packed extravaganza, featuring:

– The Top Ten & In The News with Jim Cornette!

– Historian George Schire returns to reveal the real origin story of the AWA World Championship, putting to rest the debate about who was the first champion!

– An update on the search for Yomamba The Jungle Savage with listeners Ed Demko & Stephen Javorsky!

– Jeff Bowdren is back to talk about his run in the Observer as Bowdren The Booker, which is the subject of his latest book, our Book Of The Week, They Call Me Booker!

– Messages left on the Superpodcast Hotline!

– Plus TGBL & Jim talk collecting & much more!

*Part Two debuts Tomorrow Night! Guests include Sean Waltman, Mike O’Hara, Fumi Saito, Jerry Grey & Kurt Brown!

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Book Of The Week:
They Call Me Booker! by Jeff Bowdren

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Time Stamps:

The Top Ten (0:14:11)
In The News with Jim Cornette (1:20:20)
Yomamaba Update with Ed Demko & Stephen Javorsky (1:57:52)
George Schire (2:15:54)
Book Of The Week with Jeff Bowdren (2:43:55)
Superpodcast Hotline Messages (3:09:59)

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Holiday Special: Labor Day Star Wars 2019

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:16:41 +0000

It’s time for another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special – Labor Day Star Wars 2019!

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Harley Race Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:39:29 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the life and career of the legendary Harley Race!

Time Stamps:

George Schire (0:02:46)
Jim Cornette (0:41:53)
Tom Hankins (0:49:06)
Les Thatcher (0:59:49)
Ron Fuller (1:23:05)
Tommy Rich (1:35:11)
Scott Bowden (1:40:58)
John Hitchcock (2:10:18)
Len Denton (2:15:46)
Mike Sempervive (2:23:42)
John McAdam (2:39:54)

*Special Thanks to Lou Kipilman & Jayce Naccarato for their help in the production of this episode!

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Holiday Special: Earthquake / Independence Day Star Wars 2019

Arcadian Vanguard — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:41:42 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast was celebrating America’s birthday with another edition of Star Wars, when the show was deemed “awful” by The Great Brian Last! A make-up edition of Star Wars was quickly planned and things got seismic when the Southern California earthquake hit in the middle of the recording. It’s the most shaky Star Wars in 6:05 history!

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Episode 99: It Is What It Was

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 14:31:55 +0000

Honk Honk! The MOTHERSHIP has landed and it is time for another edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast! The Great Brian Last is joined by popular co-host Scott Cornish for this packed show, featuring:

– Lucha Libre historian Fredo Esparza joins the show to discuss the life & career of Silver King! We hear about Silver King breaking into Lucha as a part of a famous wrestling family, Los Cowboys with El Texano, being an EMLL star while AAA is on fire, his WCW run, Nacho Libre & more!

– Chad Austin is here this week to talk about his run in ECW! We hear about the original plans for his 1994 push, Chad’s memories of other wrestlers from ECW’s early days, as well as the infamous New Jack incident! Chad also talks about how he broke into the business, the influence of Eddie Gilbert on his in-ring style, the 1990’s Maryland independent scene, tape trading & more!

– Scott Teal is back with our annual State Of Crowbar Press segment! We hear about all the books Scott has recently published, as well as what is on the docket for the rest of the year! Scott also talks about his involvement with the Cauliflower Alley Club and this year’s CAC convention!

– Roman Gomez shares the crazy story of Marti Funk defacing his autographed Dory Funk Jr. card! Roman goes through all the details of this now notorious incident! We also hear about what it was like growing up as a fan in Las Vegas!

– We have more classic audio this week from Philadelphia radio, with Captain Lou Albano & Don Muraco appearing on Rod Luck’s radio show on April 26, 1983!

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Book Of The Week:
The Annotated Fall Guys by Marcus Griffin & Annotated by Scott Teal & Steve Yohe

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Time Stamps:

Roman Gomez (0:24:19)
Scott Teal (0:52:53)
Lous Albano & Don Muraco on Philadelphia radio (1:42:20)
Chad Austin (2:30:45)
Fredo Esparza on Silver King (3:25:20)

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Episode 98: Atomic Dog

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 10 May 2019 13:12:15 +0000

Surprise Surprise Surprise! The MOTHERSHIP has landed and it’s time for another super sized episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last for this extravaganza, featuring:

– Jody Simon, aka Joe Malenko, joins the show to talk about the tribute he spearheaded for the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa! We also talk Knoxville, Karl Gotch, Eddie Graham, workouts with fans, and, of course, his father, the Great Malenko!

– Cowboy Scott Casey is here this week to discuss his career & his new book, our Book Of The Week, One Last Ride: The Tale Of Cowboy Scott Casey! We talk Blood Circus, Wahoo McDaniel, Eddie Mansfield, Southwest Wrestling, The Funks, Jim Barnett & more! Plus, Scott answers the question as to whether or not he left wrestling to become a gigolo!

– Ricardo Coleman joins us to discuss the rise & fall of the Junkyard Dog & Mid South Wrestling in New Orleans!

– Mike Mills returns to the show to discuss the wrestling career of high school football legend Marcus Dupree!

– From April 1983, we hear classic audio of Buddy Rogers & Rocky Johnson on Philadelphia radio with Rod Luck!

– Plus Scott Cornish, Howard Baum, Mike Sempervive, Jerry Grey, a crazy Jim Duggan promo, Kal Rudman talk, an analysis of Jimmy Snuka’s psychobabble, Marti Funk hijinks, thoughts on Hannibal & more!

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Book Of The Week:
One Last Ride: The Tale Of Cowboy Scott Casey by Cowboy Scott Casey

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Time Stamps:

Scott Cornish & Howard Baum (0:00:30)
Mike Mills on Marcus Dupree (0:34:46)
Mike Sempervive (0:52:01)
Ricardo Coleman on Junkyard Dog (1:16:30)
Jerry Grey (1:54:22)
Buddy Rogers & Rocky Johnson on Philadelphia radio (2:08:40)
Cowboy Scott Casey (2:45:43)
Jody Simon (3:40:13)

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Episode 97: Revenge Of The Nerds

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 22:46:36 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has touched down again with a super packed episode of the only podcast that matters, the 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last and, making his debut in the co-host chair, Jim Valley for this supersize episode, featuring:

– Les Thatcher returns to the show to discuss the Knoxville wrestling war! Les talks about what his witnessed and what his thoughts are today when looking back on the destructive craziness of 1979! Les also shares his thoughts about the Georgia wrestling war of 1972, working for Jim Crockett Sr., Roy & Ray Shire & more! Plus Les discusses the Wrestling Cousins, his grouping with Dennis Hall and Roger Kirby!

– Jerry Grey is back this week discussing various topics, including Bob Roop, Mark Ragin, The Destroyer, Jake Roberts & more!

– Mike O’Gorman, who was masterful as Andre The Giant in Pandemonium Theatre, joins the show to discuss the origin of his amazing impression!

– We present classic audio from 1964 in Los Angeles, featuring The Destroyer, The Ripper (Rip Hawk), Dick The Bruiser, Dick Lane, Regis Philbin & The Torres Brothers!

– TGBL & Jim discuss various topics, including Jim’s recent travels to Japan & Mexico, Jim’s stunning interview with Toni Rae Borne, Cauliflower Alley, wrestling in the Pacific Northwest & much more! Plus The Top Ten, Lou Kipilman & more!

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Book Of The Week:
Professional Wrestling In The Pacific Northwest by Steve Verrier

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Time Stamps:

Top Ten (0:48:46)
Here & There (2:01:11)
Mike O’Gorman (2:09:38)
Jerry Grey (2:27:38)
Classic Audio from 1964 Los Angeles (3:03:35)
Les Thatcher (3:38:49)

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2019

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:20:58 +0000

It’s Opening Day of the 2019 baseball season, an eternal day of optimism and hope, so that means it’s time for another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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The Destroyer Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 22:04:52 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the life and career of the Sensational Intelligent Destroyer!

Time Stamps:

Jeff Walton on The Destroyer in Los Angeles (0:01:23)
Fumi Saito on The Destroyer in Japan (0:29:09)
George Schire on Dr. X in the AWA (1:03:36)

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Episode 96: Good Looking Wool

Arcadian Vanguard — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 23:22:53 +0000

The Mothership has landed! The 6:05 Superpodcast is back, with The Great Brian Last being joined by Mike Sempervive in the co-host chair for a packed show, featuring:

– The popular In The News with Jim Cornette returns this week, looking at stories involving Harley Race, Toots Mondt, Mae Young, taxes, hunting rabbits & more!

– John Arezzi is back on the show to discuss Pedro Morales. John attended, and filmed, many of Pedro’s title matches during his historic run at Madison Square Garden and shares his memories of those events! John also recalls attending Pedro vs. Bruno Sammartino at a cold & wet Shea Stadium!

– Kevin Sullivan spends a few minutes with us this episode to discuss Knoxville wrestling! Kevin shares his thoughts on the evolution of wrestling from John Cazana to Ron Fuller, as well as what he observed and heard about the Knoxville 5’s attempt to steal Southeastern Championship Wrestling! Kevin also talks about his time in San Francisco, Roy Shire, and Bob Roop’s attempt to steal the territory!

– Pandemonium Theatre returns with another reading of the Vince McMahon biopic script, featuring this week’s cast of Pandemonium Players!

– TGBL & Mike Sempervive discuss various topics, including wrestling in Baltimore, 1980’s wrestling music videos, Bruno Sammartino’s last match & more! Plus the Top Ten returns!

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Book Of The Week:
Gene Kiniski: Canadian Wrestling Legend by Steve Verrier

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Time Stamps:

Top Ten (0:33:53)
Pandemonium Theatre (2:05:21)
John Arezzi on Pedro Morales in MSG (2:21:09)
Kevin Sullivan (3:07:06)
In The News with Jim Cornette (3:39:56)

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Episode 95: House Doctor

Arcadian Vanguard — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:43:40 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed, and that means it is time for the latest episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last for this packed episode, featuring:

– Ross Hart joins the show to discuss the Dynamite Kid’s legacy in Calgary. Ross talks about the arrival of Tom Billington and how it changed the way Stu Hart thought of light heavyweight wrestlers. We hear about the impact of Dynamite on Stampede, as well how & why Dynamite turned heel for the first time. We discuss the British Bulldogs & the period of time when the Bulldogs walked out of the WWF & signed with All Japan. Ross also goes into detail about what it was like when Dynamite returned to Calgary as the booker, as well as the physical toll wrestling took on him!

– Wrestling historian George Schire returns to discuss the life & career of Larry Hennig. We hear about Larry’s entire career in the AWA, including his on-camera & off-camera rivalry with Verne Gagne, his teaming with Harley Race, the introduction of “The Axe,” his babyface turn, his relationship with his son Curt & much more! George also shares his stories of personal interactions with Larry!

– Todd Loyd joins the show to discuss growing up a wrestling fan in Nashville, as well as the unique experience his fandom led him to: starring in Ernest Goes To Camp!

– Ron Fuller stops by to discuss the recently unearthed audio of the Knoxville Five (Bob Roop, Ronnie Garvin, Ron Wright, Boris Malenko & Bob Orton Jr.) exposing the business in 1979 at the height of the Knoxville wrestling war! After getting the Tennessee Stud’s thoughts, we hear this stunning audio!

– Jerry Grey, The Golden Boy, returns this week to talk about several topics, including Eddie Graham’s payoffs, Dusty leaving for Crockett, smuggling drugs on Crockett’s plane, wrestling in a stadium, Jake Roberts & more!

– Our pal Kurt Brown is back this week to discuss his memories of discovering the Dynamite Kid in 1983 and the impact Dynamite had on smart fans & tape traders, as well as his impact on junior heavyweight wrestlers, which is still being felt today. Kurt also shares some thoughts on the recent passing of Wayne St. Wayne.

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Book Of The Week:
Memoirs Of A Mad Man by Mad Man Pondo & John Cosper
George South Record Book by George South & Jason Freeman
Asheville Wrestling 1930 – 1973 by Jason Freeman

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Time Stamps:

Jerry Grey (0:01:30)
George Schire on Larry Hennig (0:38:38)
Kurt Brown on Wayne St. Wayne & Dynamite Kid (1:31:19)
Todd Loyd (2:04:26)
Ron Fuller & audio of the Knoxville Five (2:49:23)
Ross Hart on Dynamite Kid in Calgary (3:19:48)

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“Mean” Gene Okerlund Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 23:25:13 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the life and career of the “Mean” Gene Okerlund!

Time Stamps:

Miriam Linna (0:01:23)
George Schire (0:12:35)
Dr. D David Schultz (1:00:48)
Honky Tonk Man (1:24:36)
Scott Dickinson (1:42:07)
Polish Joe Ciupik (1:54:50)

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Holiday Special: New Year’s Star Wars 2018

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:38:19 +0000

Happy New Year!

The 6:05 Superpodcast ushers in 2019 with another special Holiday Star Wars extravaganza!

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No Plugs!

Minimal Edits!

On behalf of the 6:05 Superpodcast, Arcadian Vanguard & the Last Family, THANK YOU to all the 605’ers for making 2018 our biggest year yet!

The best is yet to come!

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Holiday Special: Christmas Star Wars 2018

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 15:37:39 +0000

Season’s Greetings from the 6:05 Superpodcast!

It’s time for the 2018 edition of The Mothership’s annual holiday extravaganza: Christmas Star Wars!

No Top Ten

No Interviews

No Segments

No Time Stamps

No EDITS!

Just The Great Brian Last and several of your favorite Superpodcast co-hosts shooting the breeze!

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Episode 94: Third Anniversary Show

Arcadian Vanguard — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:43:01 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed and it’s time to celebrate three years of the best wrestling podcast on the planet, the mighty 6:05 Superpodcast! Join The Great Brian Last & Jim Cornette or this packed show, featuring:

– Polish Joe Ciupik returns to the show to discuss the recently unearthed AWA Team Challenge Series pilot episode. Joe talks about his memories of how the concept was developed, and who deserves the blame for said concept. Joe reminisces about filming the Beverly Hills Knockouts, Ralph Sturgis, Verne on the dock, as well as every small detail that has fascinated wrestling fans since this footage has emerged!

– Fumi Saito is back to week with another look at the history of Japanese wrestling, focusing on the professional rivalry between Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki. Fumi discusses the various world title wins that Baba & Inoki had in the 1970’s, covering the NWA, NWF, WWF & PWF championships. We hear about what the reaction to the Ali-Inoki match was in Japan, and whether it helped or hurt the business. We also hear about some of the early talent jumps in the promotional war that would engulf the 1980’s in Japan, as well as a few words from Fumi about Bruiser Brody!

– In The News with Jim Cornette returns this week, looking at both newsworthy and ridiculous stories from wrestling’s past. Hear about Jimmy Snuka, Sunny Beach, Tojo Yamamoto, Sandor Szabo, fans getting hit, lawsuits & more!

– Pandemonium Theatre is back, with narrator Lou Kipilman & the Pandemonium Players, including several special guests!

– We remember Don Leo Jonathan again this week, as we play more audio of the Mormon Giant. This week we hear about Don Leo’s memories of Wild Bull Curry!

– Plus the Top Ten, The Handsome Boogie Man, Hot Dog, The Magnificent One, Hiccuping Fabulous Moolah, Angry Barista Ken Patera & more!

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Book Of The Week:
Cornette’s Collectibles at JimCornette.com

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Time Stamps:

Top Ten (0:03:26)
Don Leo Jonathan (1:05:26)
Pandemonium Theatre (1:07:57)
In The News with Jim Cornette (1:20:20)
Fumi Saito (1:47:32)
Polish Joe Ciupik (2:49:53)

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Episode 93: Selling Cups

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:45:46 +0000

THE MOTHERSHIP is here! Join The Great Brian Last for a packed episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast, featuring:

– Peter Birkholz returns to the show to discuss Jose Lothario and his importance to Houston wrestling. Peter talks about what kind of guy Jose was behind the scenes, as well as how Jose helped break Gino Hernandez in and get him over to the hometown fans. Peter also shares his memories about what the Houston office was hearing and thinking in 1972 when the Georgia war broke out, as well as Dory Funk Jr.’s 1973 tractor accident right before he was to drop the NWA title to Jack Brisco!

– The Tennessee Stud Ron Fuller, host of the Studcast, returns to the show to spend a few minutes talking about Jose Lothario and his memories of when Jose and his wife lived with the Fullers!

– Jeff Steele joins the show for a fun talk covering a number of topics, centering around Jeff’s time as a ring announcer in Jackson, Mississippi. Jeff recalls when the Culkins broke away from Leroy McGuirk, as well as some of the talent they pushed as stars. Jeff also shares his knowledge about Catsaboulos The Welcher and much more!

– Al Getz returns to the show this week to discuss his new project, Charting There Territories. Al explains the concept he has come up with, which develops a statistic based on where a wrestler is historically booked on a card. Al talks about the development of SPOT and how he thinks this could be applied in the future to wrestling research!

– The Golden Boy Jerry Grey is back this week, sharing his memories of Billy Jack Haynes, who he worked with in Florida and Portland. We find out what Jerry thinks about the tales of Billy Jack’s side work in the 1980’s, as well as what happened when a jealous babyface stomped Billy Jack’s hat in the locker room!

– Pandemonium Theatre returns this week, with a special guest joining the Pandemonium Players!

Plus more!

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Book Of The Week:
When Wrestling Was Rasslin’ by Peter Birkholz

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Time Stamps:

Jerry Grey (0:01:11)
Pandemonium Theatre (0:26:36)
Al Getz on Charting The Territories (0:40:20)
Ron Fuller on Jose Lothario (1:15:49)
Peter Birkholz on Jose Lothario (1:25:22)
Jeff Steele (1:53:12)

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Episode 92: Lords Of The Ring

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:21:26 +0000

Call Somebody! The MOTHERSHIP has landed! Join The Great Brian Last for this packed edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast, Featuring:

– Jeff Oddo joins the show to talk about Lords Of The Ring, wrestling’s first commercial home video. Jeff discusses his background and how he ended up at Independent Media working on a wrestling project. We hear all about how the content was gathered for this video, and the producers’ dealings with the WWF, Jim Crockett, Fritz Von Erich and Verne Gagne. We also hear about how London Publishing & Pro Wrestling Illustrated became involved, as well as what happens when you go out drinking with Gordon Solie!

– Longtime referee Jim Molineaux joins the show to discuss a range of topics, including Joel Goodheart’s TWA, where Jim started out. Jim talks about the friendship he developed with Buddy Rogers, and what happened when Goodhearted folded. We hear about the early days of ECW, as well as Jim’s memories of the night ECW & XPW clashed in Los Angeles!

– John Hitchcock and Front Row Section D returns this week, with John sharing his memories of Wrestler War ’90 and the fallout from his “We Have Herd Enough!” sign. John also talks about meeting and talking comic books with Jerry Garcia!

– The late Don Leo Jonathan is remembered this week, as we play some previously unaired audio from earlier in 2018 where Don Leo talks about speaking Yiddish!

– Pandemonium Theatre debuts, with the Superpodcast beginning it’s series of readings of the Vince McMahon biopic script Pandemonium Inc! It’s as awful as you’ve imagined.

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Book Of The Week:
Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story Of ECW by Scott E. Williams

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Time Stamps:

Don Leo Jonathan(0:05:44)
John Hitchcock (0:13:39)
Pandemonium Theatre (0:35:22)
Jim Molineaux (0:51:50)
Jeff Oddo (1:48:05)

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Episode 91: Wandering Around

Arcadian Vanguard — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 01:07:42 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed! Join The Great Brian Last for a packed episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast, featuring:

– Jim Cornette returns with the popular In The News segment, where we look back at classic wrestling newspaper stories. For this installment, we’re talking Randy Hogan, Buddy Rogers, fights with fans, tax evasion, the Cincinnati Reds & more!

– Ron Fuller, host of The Studcast, joins the show to share some of his thoughts and memories of wrestling in the Gulf Coast, as well as some thoughts about recent revelations about the Atlanta wrestling war!

– John Hitchock & his popular Front Row Section D segment return this week, looking at John’s five favorite tag teams, with the usual stories of mischief thrown in!

– Jerry Grey is back this week to share some tales of his travels with Gary Hart, as well as his memories of when the Grand Wizard came to visit!

– The annual show trivia contest is it’s usual train wreck! Hear 605’ers compete to win prizes in a horribly unorganized 1980’s trivia debacle.

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Book Of The Week:
Classic Arena Programs #2: Slam-O-Gram Volume 2 by Scott Teal

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Time Stamps:

Trivia (1:12:40)
Ron Fuller (1:07:47)
Jerry Grey (1:31:32)
John Hitchcock (1:51:29)
In The News with Jim Cornette (2:40:27)

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Episode 90: American Gladiator Dinner Theater

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:06:14 +0000

The MOTHERSHIP has landed! Join The Great Brian Last & popular co-host Howard Baum for the latest episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast, featuring:

– Tim Tyler, the voice of ICW, joins the show to share his stories of working for the Poffos! We hear about how Randy & Angelo secured their tv studio, and what the employees of the station thought of the wrestlers. Tim talks about the interesting manner in which the Poffos paid him, as well as some of the most memorable moments he witnessed from his announce desk!

– John Lister, author of Have A Good Week… Till Next Week, our Book Of The Week, joins the show to discuss the history of British wrestling on TV! John talks about how he was able to track down many of England’s legendary wrestlers and get them to open up about their careers. We hear about some of the biggest stars from the original World Of Sport era, as well as what Big Daddy’s place in history is!

– Broadway Danny Wolf is here to discuss his time around wrestling & roller derby! Danny talks about the wrestling he grew up on in Los Angeles, as well as how he got Memphis wrestling on cable tv! We hear about FNN/Score’s role in Superclash 3, as well as Danny’s memories of Roller Jam on TNN and how ECW & WWE were involved. Lots of roller derby history in this fun segment!

– Howard & TGBL discuss various topics including the wildness of Dick Slater, the decline of Florida wrestling, if Lex Luger was ever any good, funny Phil Zacko & Pat Patterson quotes & more!

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Book Of The Week:

Have A Good Week… Till Next Week by John Lister

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Time Stamps:

Tim Tyler (1:12:40)
John Lister (1:47:25)
Broadway Danny Wolf (2:33:33)

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Holiday Special: Yom Kippur Star Wars 2018

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:19:44 +0000

It’s Judaism’s holiest day of the year, so naturallyThe Mothership lands with 6:05 Superpodcast Yom Kippur Star Wars!

No Segments!

No Time Stamps!

Minimal Edits!

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Holiday Special: Labor Day Star Wars 2018

Arcadian Vanguard — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:58:50 +0000

Nobody works on Labor Day, so instead sit back & enjoy another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

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No Time Stamps!

Minimal Edits!

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Episode 89: Funnel Of Death

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:38:23 +0000

You never know when the MOTHERSHIP will land, and here it is! The mighty 6:05 Superpodcast has returned! The Great Brian Last is joined by Kurt Brown for this packed episode, featuring:

– Tim Hornbaker, author of Death Of The Territories, our Book Of The Week, joins the show to discuss the changing face of wrestling in the 1980’s. We talk about a period of time where the NWA lost all it’s power and Vince McMahon swiftly consolidated the domestic wrestling business. This fun discussion touches on Ole, Verne, Turner, syndication, St. Louis, cable & much more!

– Jerry Grey returns with more tales of his adventures in and around wrestling. Jerry talks about his time working for New Japan, and why Rick Steiner was rough with wrestlers and fans. Jerry reveals which wrestler successfully had marijuana sent to him in Japan! Plus we also hear another crazy Jake Roberts story!

– Dan Farren is back to discuss the legendary team of Black Gordman & Great Goliath. Los Angeles fans have always raved about Gordman & Goliath, and Dan will explain why!

– William Harding, the Sugar Hold Champion, returns to the Superpodcast and gives us an update on his relationship with wrestling since his appearance on the 6:05. The last time William was on the show, he talked about when he met Bob Roop for the Sugar Hold Challenge; this time, we will hear about what happened when William ran into Roop 37 years later!

– Bobby Fulton joins the show to discuss the late Nikolai Volkoff, sharing the story of the night he wrestled Nikolai and the ring didn’t show up!

– Plus TGBL & Vandal talk about a Pat Tanaka newspaper story, recent deaths in wrestling & more.

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Book Of The Week:

Death Of The Territories by Tim Hornbaker

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Time Stamps:

Bobby Fulton (0:39:24)
William Harding (0:49:40)
Dan Farren (1:18:22)
Jerry Grey (1:45:08)
Tim Hornbaker (2:45:21)

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Episode 88: Chinese Democracy

Arcadian Vanguard — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:32:23 +0000

Just when you thought it was safe, THE MOTHERSHIP has landed! Join The Great Brian Last and co-host Howard Baum for this packed episode of the 6:05 Superpodcast, featuring:

– Wrestling historian & journalist Fumi Saito joins the show again to discuss the early days of Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki. TGBL & Fumi talk about how Baba & Inoki were both hand-picked by Rikidozan, yet had very different experiences. We hear about Toyonobori’s role in history, the formation of Tokyo Pro Wrestling, the Baba & Inoki tag tea, the eventual formation of All Japan and New Japan & more!

– Jeff Walton returns to discuss some of the men who held the WWA World Title in the 1960’s. Once considered one of wrestling’s major world championships, the Los Angeles based title was worn by some of wrestling’s biggest stars. We hear about Mark Lewin, Pedro Morales, the night Bearcat Wright decided to double cross Fred Blassie & more!

– Jerry Grey is back, sharing more of his tales from his years on the road. Jerry discusses getting to know Bruiser Brody, and why Brody was concerned in Japan. We also hear some wild & crazy Steve “Dr. Death” Williams stories, Jerry’s thoughts on Grizzly Smith & more!

Plus the Top Ten with Hot Dog, The Handsome Boogie Man, The Magnificent One, Hiccuping Moolah & more!

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Book Of The Week:

Masked Decisions: The Triangular Life Of Dick “The Destroyer” “Dr. X” Beyer by Vincent Evans with Dick Beyer

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Time Stamps:

Top Ten (0:22:22)
Here & There (1:19:07)
Jerry Grey (1:28:59)
Jeff Walton (2:00:35)
Fumi Saito (2:47:02)

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Holiday Special: Independence Day Star Wars 2018

Arcadian Vanguard — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:40:27 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast is celebrating America’s birthday with another edition of Star Wars!

No Segments!

No Time Stamps!

Minimal Edits!

As always, Thank You to all the 605’ers for your continued support of the MOTHERSHIP!

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Vader Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:07:27 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the career & legacy of Vader! The Great Brian Last is joined by John McAdam, host of the new podcast Stick To Wrestling, to discuss one of the greatest super heavyweight wrestlers of all time! Plus Jim Cornette, David Bixenspan & Scott Cornish share their thoughts!

Time Stamps:

David Bixenspan (0:12:32)
Scott Cornish (0:55:47)
Jim Cornette (0:59:13)

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Episode 87: Bow To The King

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 31 May 2018 03:10:52 +0000

THE MOTHERSHIP! The 6:05 Superpodcast has returned with another packed episode! This week, The Great Brian Last is joined by the host of Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren & Barry, Jeff Bowdren, for a loaded show, featuring:

– In The News with Jim Cornette returns, where Jim & TGBL look over classic newspaper articles from wrestling’s past!

– In a special edition of the Superpodcast Roundtable, Bobby Fulton & Jerry Grey talk about their memories of working together in Mid South & Memphis. We also hear about Bugsy McGraw, Terry Gordy being sued by Buddy Landel, Ohio wrestling history, Buzz Sawyer & more!

– Roy Lucier returns to the show to discuss his work to preserve the visual history of wrestling, as well as the recently unearthed footage of Spiros Arion’s WWWF heel turn on Bruno Sammartino & Jay Strongbow!

– In the lights out portion of the program, we have a second Superpodcast Roundtable, this one discussing the 2018 Cauliflower Alley convention with Howard Baum, Kurt Brown & Jayce Naccarato. Find out all about this years get together, in this train wreck of a segment!

Plus, a special appearance by Hot Dog, a new Top Ten contender, a word about Buddha Khan & more!

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Book Of The Week:

Breaking Kayfabe: Dinner with the Legends of Wrestling by Jeff Bowdren

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Time Stamps:

Roy Lucier (0:11:07)
Superpodcast Roundtable with Bobby Fulton & Jerry Grey (0:28:42)
In The News with Jim Cornette (1:49:22)
Cauliflower Alley Roundtable with Kurt Brown, Howard Baum & Jayce Naccarato (2:44:46)

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Episode 86: Nobody Knows

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 10 May 2018 08:01:28 +0000

Jump aboard the MOTHERSHIP for another packed episode of the only podcast that matters, the 6:05 Superpodcast! This week, The Great Brian Last is joined by popular co-host, wrestling humorist Scott Cornish, for a fun show, featuring:

– Dr. D David Schultz returns to the show for part three of our talk with him. In this installment, David talks about his final days with the WWF, as well as what exactly happened between him and Mr. T!

– The Superpodcast Roundtable returns with Jerry Grey & Kurt Brown discussing the Pacific Northwest. Buddy Rose, Roddy Piper, Elton Owen, Billy Jack Haynes, drugs & more are discussed!

– John Hitchcock returns this week with another installment of Front Row Section D, discussing the 1975 Mid Atlantic U.S. Title Tournament! John also talks about Front Row Section D on tour, which was something that Dusty Rhodes did not want to see on his first night back in WCW!

– TGBL & Scott discuss the Andre The Giant documentary, how much heat the Dudleys had, old magazine headlines & more! Plus the Top Ten with Hot Dog & Lasto, The Handsome Boogie Man, The Magnificent One, Hiccuping Moolah & much more!

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Book Of The Week:

Don’t Call Me Fake: The Real Story of Dr. D David Schultz by David Schultz with John Cosper

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Time Stamps:

Top Ten (0:21:29)
Front Row Section D with John Hitchcock (1:28:30)
Superpodcast Pacific Northwest Roundtable (2:08:17)
Dr. D David Schultz part three (3:18:45)

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Bruno Sammartino Special

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:45:35 +0000

The 6:05 Superpodcast takes a special look at the life and career of the legendary Bruno Sammartino!

The Great Brian Last is joined by John McAdam, for this tribute to Bruno, with many voices lending their thoughts and memories!

Time Stamps:

Don Leo Jonathan (0:14:50)
Cowboy Bill Watts (0:17:22)
Tom Burke (1:05:49)
Wayne St. Wayne (1:30:48)
Ed Lock (1:34:51)
Fumi Saito (1:37:16)
John Arezzi (2:04:29)
Kevin Sullivan (2:27:03)

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2018

Arcadian Vanguard — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:30:19 +0000

It’s Opening Day of the baseball season, an eternal day of optimism and hope, so that means it’s time for another 6:05 Superpodcast Star Wars special!

No Segments!

No Time Stamps!

Minimal Edits!

As always, Thank You to all the 605’ers for your continued support of the MOTHERSHIP!

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Episode 85: Mormon Giant

Arcadian Vanguard — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 03:26:20 +0000

THE MOTHERSHIP is here! It’s time for another packed episode of the only wrestling podcast that matters, the 6:05 Superpodcast! The Great Brian Last is joined by popular co-host Scott Cornish for this week’s festivities, featuring:

– The legendary Don Leo Jonathan joins the show to look back at his historic career. Don Leo talks about his father, Brother Jonathan, and his memories of watching him wrestle as far back as the mid 1930’s. Don Leo also shares his memories and thoughts about Jess McMahon, Rikidozan, Eddie Quinn, Giant Baba, Antonino Rocca, Killer Kowalski and more! This is a rare chance to hear from someone who was a main eventer everywhere during wrestling’s golden age!

– Dr. D David Schultz returns to the show this week for part two of our discussion about his life and career, as well as his new book Don’t Call Me Fake! In this installment, David talks about running into one of the Nasty Boys, Verne Gagne, Dennis Condrey, Phil Hickerson, and more! The Doctor also talks about his experiences in Poland, and why some people just seem to mess with the wrong guy!

– Scott Teal joins the show again for his annual visit to discuss Crowbar Press! Scott looks back at the many fine books he published in 2017 and gives us a sneak peak of what’s on the agenda for 2018!

– Jeff Walton is back this week, to discuss his experience in 1983 when he took over Vince McMahon’s programs & magazines. This conversation gives some insight into exactly what Vince was planning as his national expansion kicked off!

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Book Of The Week:

Drawing Heat by Jim Freedman

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Time Stamps:

Jeff Walton (0:28:40)
Scott Teal (1:01:11)
Dr. D David Schultz (1:47:48)
Don Leo Jonathan (2:28:16)

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A Conversation with Jerry Grey

Arcadian Vanguard — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:56:28 +0000

This special edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast, A Conversation with Jerry Grey, began as an impromptu recording session for future segments on the show. By the end of the recording, the decision was made for this to be a stand alone episode.

If you laugh, learn something, or simply enjoy Jerry Grey’s stories, then please consider donating to his gofundme page! Now’s the time to help out!

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