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 Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
This week we welcome our friend Joyce Paustian back to the show. She talks about her brand new book "My Ringside Seat to the AWA", including editorial and role changes during the process,earning trust from wrestlers and promoters, who looked out for her as a young girl in a male dominated business, the Bockwinkel Brigade years (and did Nick really hate it like he said) and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
This week Chris Tubbs and Mick Karch recap their trip to Waterloo, Iowa for the 2023 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. We discuss some of the exhibits and people behind them, new books that are out, meeting new and old friends, why it's can't miss for a true wrestling fan and a ton more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
This week we hope to bring back some positive memories as we remember some of the unheralded or individuals that maybe we forgot about. Some names this week include "Mr. Wrestling" Tim Woods, Chris Tolos, Evan Johnson, Pepper Gomez, Black Jack Daniels and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
This week we've got another popular "No DQ and A" where we discuss wrestlers booking their own hotels, babyface Dino Bravo, Larry Zbysko, Mick Karch and Nick Bockwinkel's relationship and more.
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
This week we're joined by Troy Peterson from the Dan Gable/Lou Thesz Museum as we preview the upcoming events the weekend of July 20-23,all of the fun activities, why it's very fan friendly, the AWA connection, their criteria for Hall of Fame induction, IMPACT Pro Wrestling and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
This week is the final episode (as of now) reliving the most memorable moments on All-Star Wrestling. This was a listener and podcast crew created list. This week Ray Stevens quits the Heenan Family, a tragedy after a Dr. X match, Jake Milliman, The Blaster and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
This week is the second of three episodes reliving the most memorable moments on All-Star Wrestling. This was a listener and podcast crew created list. Some of the events we discuss are Wally Karbo being Ivan Putski's interpreter, Mr. Saito attacking Hulk Hogan, Doctor X and Verne Gagne, a couple of Larry Hennig stories and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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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Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
This week is the first of three episodes reliving the most memorable moments on All-Star Wrestling. This was a listener and podcast crew created list. Why did the early angles/stories get over so big, and could you do the same thing today? Some of the events we discuss are the Stan Kowalski and Joe Scarpello knee drop. The Crusher/Mad Dog Vachon fiasco, Larry Hennig and a sunburnt Hank Meadows, Stan Hansen ripping Wally Karbo's blazer and more.RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
This week we discuss some of the most memorable brawlers and bleeders in AWA history. These are wrestlers who had wild, in-and-out of the ring matches; as all as those who were known to bleed quite a bit. Some names on the list include Gene Kiniski, Blackjack Lanza, Wahoo McDaniel and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
This week we have another very popular "No DQ and A." This week we talk about the Long Riders, did Mick and Joe ever try Dyna-Power, Rocky Mountain Thunder, Chris shoots on the reason behind the podcast and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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