Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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Episode List

Episode 182: Dan Murphy Talks Ed Don George

Aug 6th, 2025 7:13 PM

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #182 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Dan Murphy back to the show to talk about his new book, Ed Don George: The Remarkable Life of an Olympian and Pro Wrestling Champion. Ed Don was a superstar in his day, although sometimes overlooked today, and Brian and Dan give him his full due this week, with a look at the amazing career of this dominant world champion of the 1930s, as well as his years as a promoter and beyond. It’s a deep dive into an often forgotten era in pro wrestling history. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 182: Dan Murphy Talks Ed Don George appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Episode 181: Remembering Hulk Hogan

Jul 30th, 2025 7:28 PM

Last week, the wrestling world saw the passing of its biggest superstar, as Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71. This week, for Episode #181 of Shut Up and Wrestle, Brian R. Solomon is joined by wrestling magazine legends Craig Peters and Bob Smith to look back on the life and legacy of the most famous pro wrestler of all time. It’s a nuanced conversation covering the good, the bad and the ugly with regards to the man who was somehow wrestling’s most celebrated and controversial figure, and who forever changed the industry. Craig and Bob covered Hogan’s career in real-time at London Publishing, and together with Brian they share memories and insights covering the wide range of what Hulk Hogan meant to the world. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 181: Remembering Hulk Hogan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Episode 180: Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond & Lou Kipilman

Jul 23rd, 2025 7:55 PM

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #180 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian has put together a raucous panel of some of the finest running guests of the 6:05 Superpodcast–Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond and Lou Kipilman! Howard, Vandal and Lou kept so many of us entertained on the Mothership, and now Brian as assembled them once again for a bit of a reunion, to catch up on old times, relive the glory days of the territories, and of course, dump on modern pro wrestling, naturally. Blackjack Mulligan punches out Bob Roop! The Mummy battles Lou Thesz! Creepy pen pal pages! And so much more! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 180: Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond & Lou Kipilman appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Episode 179: Darla Staggs

Jul 16th, 2025 10:37 PM

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #179 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Cauliflower Alley Club executive board member and lifelong wrestling fan Darla Staggs to the show! Darla has been been a die-hard fan since she saw Pat O’Connor win the NWA World title from Dick Hutton in 1959 at six months of age, and is here to talk about her lifelong wrestling fandom, including friendships with Eddie Gilbert, the Briscos and others, as well as her memories of the WFIA, and more! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 179: Darla Staggs appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Episode 178: Dan Madigan

Jul 9th, 2025 7:54 PM

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #178 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes former WWE creative team member Dan Madigan to the show! It’s a peek inside the WWE writer’s room that you won’t want to miss! Brian and Dan both worked for WWE during the Ruthless Aggression era, and have a lot to say about working for the McMahons and lots of other stuff. Plus, Dan talks about writing the script for See No Evil, and there’s other horror movie talk slipped in there as well! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 178: Dan Madigan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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