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Pat Patterson Special

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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Episode 100: Part One

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)

Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
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Harley Race Special

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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Please support Ramseur Records by visiting their online store and using the promo code “605” at checkout to save 20%!

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Support Jerry Grey’s cancer battle by making a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/527hg2g!

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Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

The 6:05 Superpodcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Holiday Special: Opening Day Star Wars 2019

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!

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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Please support Ramseur Records by visiting their online store and using the promo code “605” at checkout to save 20%!

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Support Jerry Grey’s cancer battle by making a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/527hg2g!

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Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

The 6:05 Superpodcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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The Destroyer Special

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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Please support Ramseur Records by visiting their online store and using the promo code “605” at checkout to save 20%!

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Support Jerry Grey’s cancer battle by making a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/527hg2g!

*****

Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

The 6:05 Superpodcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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“Mean” Gene Okerlund Special

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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Please support Ramseur Records by visiting their online store and using the promo code “605” at checkout to save 20%!

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Support Jerry Grey’s cancer battle by making a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/527hg2g!

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Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

The 6:05 Superpodcast is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 82: That’s What They Tell Me

Aloha!  It’s time once again to board The Mothership and take a wrestling journey with the 6:05 Superpodcast!  The Great Brian Last is joined this week by popular co-host Scott Cornish for this packed show, featuring:

– Kevin Sullivan returns to the show this week to discuss Mark Lewin.  Kevin talks about his relationship with Mark, as well as just how big a star Mark was at a young age in New York.  Kevin recalls his time with the Purple Haze in Florida, Hawaii, Mid Atlantic and throughout the world.  Kevin & TGBL also discuss a little baseball!

– Jerry Grey joins the Superpodcast to discuss some of his adventures in the wrestling business.  Jerry wrestled in almost every territory in the 1980’s, and this week he talks about breaking into the business, as well as his time in Florida & Mid South.  Jerry fills the conversation with interesting and hilarious stories, from Bill Watts’ meetings to Dick Slater’s bar room brawls.  Jerry also talks about his recent medical issues and his battle with cancer.  If you would like to support Jerry’s battle, please go to https://www.gofundme.com/527hg2g!

– Wrestling historian George Schire returns to the show to discuss the various wrestling hall of fames and how he puts his ballot together.  George lays out the different criteria for induction that the different Halls have. We also talk about the many World Championships of the early 1960’s and which belt meant the most!

– TGBL & Scott discuss everything from recent show impressions to Scott’s recent trip to see the Honky Tonk Man sing & dance. Plus Hot Dog, The Handsome Boogie Man, The Magnificent One & more!

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Book Of The Week:

Bad Rabbi by Eddy Portnoy
and
TrumpMania by Lavie Margolin

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Time Stamps:

  • Top Ten (0:16:52)
  • George Schire (1:06:32)
  • Jerry Grey (1:56:31)
  • Kevin Sullivan (2:52:08)

Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

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Episode 77: Let’s Spend The Night Together

Oh Criminy!  The Mothership has touched down once again!  This week on the 6:05 Superpodcast, The Great Brian Last is joined by popular co-host Scott Cornish for a packed show, featuring:

– Kevin Sullivan joins the show to for a free range conversation covering the Varsity Club, Jim Barnett, Jim Crockett Promotions and more!  Kevin also shares his thoughts on a recent WWE pay-per-view event!

– AWA Historian George Schire is back to discuss the life and career of Stan “Krusher” Kowalski.  George, who was close with Stan, paints the picture with stories of both Stan’s career and of Stan as a friend.  Anyone who grew up watching The Big K will love this segment!

– Howard Baum returns this week to discuss a list he sent TGBL with possible topics to discuss.

– Jon McLamb hops on the Mothership to discuss what happened when at age six he wrote a letter asking how to become a pro wrestler.

Plus Allan Blackstock on Dean Malenko, Jimmy Valiant with some words for Scott Cornish, a funny Arn Anderson story & more!

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Book Of The Week:

Minnesota’s Golden Age Of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne To The Road Warriors by George Schire

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Time Stamps:

  • Top Ten (0:04:26)
  • Here & There (1:03:24)
  • Allan Blackstock on Dean Malenko (1:18:20)
  • Jon McLamb (1:26:32)
  • Howard Baum (1:43:29)
  • George Schire on Stan Kowalski (2:19:32)
  • Kevin Sullivan part one (3:07:50)

Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

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Bobby Heenan Special

The 6:05 Superpodcast presents a special episode paying tribute to Bobby “The Brain” Heenan.  The Great Brian Last is joined by experts and historians for a look at every facet of The Brain’s legendary career.

Time Stamps:

  • John McAdam & TGBL Talk Heenan (0:01:05)
  • Richard Vicek on Heenan In Chicago & Indianapolis (0:34:24)
  • George Schire on Heenan In The AWA (1:04:56)
  • David Bixenspan on His Recent Deadspin Article (2:32:15)
  • Jim Cornette & Scott Bowden on Heenan As A Manager (2:51:42)

Follow the show on Twitter at @605pod, as well as Brian at @GreatBrianLast.
Make sure to like the official Superpodcast Facebook page.
Official Superpodcast merchandise is now available.
To make ongoing monthly donations to the Superpodcast, you can go to our Patreon page.
You can also make PayPal donations to Brian.
Subscribe by adding 605feed.com to your preferred podcast app, or our iTunes link.
The official show wiki, a constant work in progress, is available at 6:05 Superpodcast Wiki.

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