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Greco Roman and Catch as Catch Can, epic battles and Carny scams. Why were there two Strangler Lewises? What’s a Hippodrome? Find out when you listen, learn, and party with Nick and Heidi Howitzer: The Pro Wrestling History Nerds!
Episodes
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
1 hr 14 min
Join Nick and Nova Mente BJJ Instructor Troy Everett for a look back at the world of martial arts instructional VHS tapes. So wash your gi, buy a black belt online, and get ready to kick your friends in the head while learning karate in your basement!
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Feb 12, 2024
Feb 12, 2024
2 hr 49 sec
The end of an era, the decline of the Howard Theater, the Bowsers enjoy the success of their Boston promotion, and of course a few arrests, rumors, and drama. It's the conclusion of our look at the life and times of Cora Livingston!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024
1 hr 15 min
Returning to Boston, a pretender to the title, an audience member gets slapped, and more.
Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Jan 9, 2024
Jan 9, 2024
1 hr 14 min
Nick and Heidi discuss the dawn of the 1920s, the impact of the Great War on women's wrestling, The origin of masked wrestling, the purpose of submission holds, and Cora's marital status in advertisements.
It's the story of Cora Livingston, Part 9!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
1 hr 16 min
Circus wrestling, Freak show questions, Intergender challenges, Angry Women's groups, and an idiot who gambled a fortune on a wrestling match.
All this and more, as Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston.
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Cora joins the circus! Are charity shows a scam? Why did Cora's matches lose their viciousness? Why was the Howard Theater's ad department so good? Listen up and learn, as Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston.
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
58 min
Changing the finish, a light house, getting thrown through a painting, women's suffrage, and ref bumps. Nick and Heidi continue the wild story of Cora Livingston.
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Nov 8, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
56 min
A big match against Laura Bennett! DQs galore! Why toe-holds got so popular! Why wouldn't Lottie Oliver wrestle men? Why did church groups protest wrestling? Listen to Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston to find out!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Oct 24, 2023
Oct 24, 2023
57 min
More strangling, more violence, near riots, a drunken woman on a rampage, and more!
Nick and Heidi continue the exciting and strange tale of Cora Livingston.
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
Oct 10, 2023
Oct 10, 2023
1 hr 21 min
More challenges, more strangling, a possible vacation for marriage and motherhood, and an outraged police officer who shut down a match.
All this and more, as Nick and Heidi talk about Cora Livingston!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.