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A monthly look at wrestling's territorial era with a unique statistical bent, hosted by Al Getz and Jon Boucher

Charting The Territories Al Getz

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    • 4.8 • 19 Ratings

A monthly look at wrestling's territorial era with a unique statistical bent, hosted by Al Getz and Jon Boucher

    Apr '24: Smokin' Cigarettes and Watchin' the Fabulous Kangaroos

    Apr '24: Smokin' Cigarettes and Watchin' the Fabulous Kangaroos

    This month Al and Jon look at the Indianapolis-based WWA in 1971, plus talk about their "turf war" for Detroit with The Sheik. Also, Jon goes for six wins in a row at Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia, Al interviews Brad Balukjian about his new book The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania, and tons more!

    • 2 hr 6 min
    Mar '24: Boucher, Goulet, Tillet

    Mar '24: Boucher, Goulet, Tillet

    This month Al and Jon look at Championship Wrestling from Florida in 1971. They run down the roster and discuss Louie Tillet and Rene Goulet. Jon also faces a challenge from John McAdam in this month's Jon Plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia. They also discuss Ole Anderson and compare Ole's reputation as a booker to that of Tillet, plus Al discusses ways to 'measure' which towns in a territory have stronger lineups. All this and lots more!

    • 2 hr 2 min
    Feb '24: The Ladies' Pet and Men's Regret, plus A Real-Life Vet

    Feb '24: The Ladies' Pet and Men's Regret, plus A Real-Life Vet

    This month's episode looks at Sam Muchnick's wrestling promotion in St. Louis in 1971. Is it or isn't it a territory? What's a territory? Al and Jon run down the roster, shining the spotlight on Dr. Big Bill Miller and Sweet Daddy Siki. Plus Jon Plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia against a new challenger. All this and lots more!

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Jan '24: Take Me to My City By the Bay

    Jan '24: Take Me to My City By the Bay

    This month's episode starts with some late-breaking news regarding the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame. From there, Al and Jon talk about Roy Shire's Big Time Wrestling promotion in 1971. Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens are heavily featured, plus they run down the rest of the roster, which also included Pampero Firpo and Roger Kirby. From there, Jon is challenged to a round of Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia by Kris Zellner. All this and lots more!

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Dec '23: Herc, Bock, and a new book

    Dec '23: Herc, Bock, and a new book

    This month, Al Getz & Jon Boucher look at the AWA in 1971. Among the topics are a look into the life and tragic death of Hercules Cortez and the slow rise up the cards of Nick Bockwinkel. Plus all the regular features and a new challenger for Jon Plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia!

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Nov '23: Take Off to the Great White North

    Nov '23: Take Off to the Great White North

    This month, Al Getz & Jon Boucher look at wrestling in Vancouver in 1971. Running down the full roster and discussing questions regarding Steven Little Bear's real name. It's also the debut of the version of Jon Plays Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia, where Jon competes against a different challenger every month!

    • 1 hr 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Bucky749 ,

Didn’t know it was back but I’m glad they are .

Didn’t know they had there own feed .
But I’m glad I found it . I listened to the entire back archive of shows . Great show, great host and tons of fun .
Beside the history my favorite parts are the ebay one and the wresting trivia challenge.
Keep up the great .
Signed
Yours truly
Bucky749.

Colourfaze ,

Can be great at times

Keep your politics to yourselves dorks.

fix autorefresh ,

My favorite wrestling podcast

Al and Jon meticulously research the old-school territories to deliver the best wrestling podcast on the internet.

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