AWA Unleashed
”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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
This week it's part one of two with one of the toughest (and funniest) people to ever grace an AWA ring, and that's John Nord, aka Nord The Barbarian and The Berzerker. We talk about attending what is considered a mecca of pro wrestling talent, Robbinsdale, MN High School, how he got into the business, his trainers, the injury he suffered against Tom Zenk, and more.
Plus your chance to catch him during Wrestlemania week. He will be at WrestleCon Los Angeles March 31st through April 2nd. Also catch him March 31st at 9:30pm in Pasadena, CA at the Legendary Ice House Comedy Club telling road stories, jokes, Q&A and a meet n greet. Tickets go on sale February 6th at IceHouseComedy.com.
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
This week it's another No DQ and A, where we answer your questions about the original movie The Wrestler, Joe Ciupik calling The Crusher, Wally Karbo's advice to Mick, who was The Russian Brute and more.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
This week it's another "No DQ and A' where we answer your questions, including Larry Hennig owning a bar, Adrian Adonis returning, Bruiser Brody or Stan Hansen, Bobby Heenan's hotel clerk story and more!
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
This week you get to judge the dream cards Mick Karch, Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs out together. What did you like and dislike? Let them know!
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
This week Mick Karch, Joe Ciupik and Chris Tubbs go through some of the listener suggested dream cards and pick the winners of the $50 gift cards from Sotastick. They'll go through what they liked, didn't like, and then tell you how you can turn the tables on them! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off!
Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
This week we dive into Christmas shows and what they meant to the American Wrestling Association. How did they draw, did the weather ever play a factor in crowd size, who was a real life Santa, and more. We look at two contrasting cards from 1981 and 1987.
PLUS... Stay tuned at the very end of the episode for a big announcement about our next episode #50!
Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
This week it's another "No DQ and A" where the show is all about you and your questions! This week it's about doppelgangers, was Joe behind the Team Challenge Series, animosity between Rod Trongard and Lord James Blears, did Mick ever experience violence. wrestlers exposing the business and more.
Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
This week it's another "No DQ and A" where the show is all about you and your questions! This week we talk about underrated tag teams, who should have had a run with the AWA World Championship, did Joe Ciupik ever consider working for the WWF, the worst night of AWA tapings and so much more.
Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we’ll get it on the podcast.
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
This week we have a chance to talk with one of Verne Gagne's trainees, Bill Crouch, aka Butch Malone. What was his training camp like, some of the high profile individuals he trained with, a crazy, never before heard Wahoo McDaniel story and more!
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
This week it's a listener feedback, with your Top 10 performers of all time!
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