About this podcast
”The Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” and former AWA Ring Announcer/Broadcaster Mick Karch, former AWA Director/Producer ”Polish” Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs recap the glory days of the historic and influential American Wrestling Association.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 100 episodes
- Ep. 234- *THE* AWA Tag Team is... · 1 h 9 min · Episode 241This week we ask you for the ONE Tag Team you associate with the AWA. Did yours make the list? We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s…
- Ep. 233- Slick Mick Vintage Picks · 59 min · Episode 240This week we get some stories with "Slick Mick's Vintage Pics", which include a vulnerable Bruiser Brody, a goofy Nick Bockwinkel, a couple different eras of Crusher and more!…
- Ep. 232- Non Verne Gagne AWA Mt. Rushmore · 1 h 0 min · Episode 239This week we ask about your AWA Mt. Rushmore (that doesn't include Verne Gagne.) Did your names make the list? We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s…
- Ep. 231- The Best of 1982 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 238This week we look at the roster in the year 1982. We discuss the top villains and heroes, including Ken Patera, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Hulk Hogan, Tito Santana, Brad…
- Ep. 230- A tough time for modern pro wrestling · 1 h 2 min · Episode 237This week we take a break from our normal content and combine it with Back 2 Ringside as we discuss the tragic passing of Benjamin Satterly (aka Pac), on the heels of Andy…
- Ep. 229- No DQ and A · 1 h 0 min · Episode 236This week it's another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions. Did Verne Gagne stiff Ric Flair at Twin Wars 90, The Crusher as "The Judge", Curt Hennig's friendship with…
- Ep. 228- What were the hottest feuds of 1966? · 60 min · Episode 235This week we continue to focus on the 1960's as we discuss the best feuds of 1966, including Crusher & Bruiser vs. Larry Hennig & Harley Race, Verne Gagne vs. Mad Dog Vachon, why…
- Ep. 227- Who were the best babyfaces of the early 1960's? · 1 h 4 min · Episode 234This week we discuss babyfaces from the early 1960's and why they were so influential. From looks to style to personality, these are some of the most iconic heroes in AWA history…
- Ep. 226- Who were the best heels of the early 1960's? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 233This week we discuss heels from the early 1960's and why they were as crucial as they were. From looks to style to personality, these are some of the most iconic bad guys in AWA…
- Ep. 225- What 70's and 80's villians didn't get over? · 60 min · Episode 232This week we discuss heels from the 1970's and 1980's that didn't get over, which include (but not limited to) Larry Cameron, Kim Duk, Roger Kirby and more! We have a new one…
- Ep. 224- No DQ and A · 1 h 2 min · Episode 231This week it's another "No DQ and A" where we (sort of) answer your questions. We discuss honest paydays, what makes a legendary tag team, Little Bruiser, "Fast" Eddie Sharkey…
- Ep. 223- Spotlight- 1972 · 1 h 6 min · Episode 230This week we look back at the year 1972, including why it could be considered one of the best years, the sad reason why some teams were formed, memorable talent and more! We…
- BONUS EPISODE- What did it mean to Chad Gable to win the IC title at SummerSlam? · 16 min · Episode 229In this special bonus episode, Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch are joined by the NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable as we discuss winning the Intercontinental title in his…
- Ep. 222- A look at Slick Mick's Pix! · 48 min · Episode 228This week we're back with a look at "Slick Mick's Pix!" We get a cool shot of three world champions, tag team legends, "Ronnie Piper"?, Fed and more! We have a new one stop shop…
- Ep. Ep. 221- What's impressed Mickie James the most with the evolution of women's wrestling? · 52 min · Episode 227This week Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch are joined by the legendary Mickie James as we discuss the evolution and explosion of women's wrestling, preparing for major WWE shows, her…
- AWA Unleashed!- BONUS- How does an event like WrestleCon come together? · 37 min · Episode 226In this bonus episode, Chris Tubbs talks with the Owner of HighSpots.com and Founder of WrestleCon, Michael Bochicchio about his first trip to Minneapolis, what he's looking…
- Ep. 220- No DQ and A! · 55 min · Episode 225This week it's another "No DQ and A", where we answer your questions. We discuss July being a tough month for deaths, the greatest Japanese wrestler ever to appear in the AWA…
- Ep. 219- What a weekend! · 1 h 17 min · Episode 224This week we recap our weekend at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend in Waterloo! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s…
- Ep. 218- A look at Slick Mick's Pix! · 60 min · Episode 223This week we get a peak at some of Slick Mick's Pix! We see the most scarred forehead in wrestling?, a new spin on Nick vs. Verne, what is the "PPP," young Punk and more! We have…
- Ep. 217- Old School/New School Dream Teams! · 1 h 13 min · Episode 222This week we ask for YOUR dream tag team combination of an AWA star and wrestler from the current day! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it’s…
