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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Episode #146 Talk with Wes Maidment	09 Sep 2024	01:03:09
On this episode, I talk with Wes Maidment. Wes is an avid fan of pro wrestling. He collects newspaper clippings, programs and is a wealth of knowledge in both US and Canadian pro wrestling. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. I have written the biography of Verne Gagne along with Verne’s son, Greg Gagne and pro wrestling historian, George Schire. The book is titled: VERNE Inside and Outside the Ropes. To help with the cost of proof reading, editing, and publishing the book, I have setup a GoFundMe page. If you would like to donate, please go to: https://gofund.me/63308687 Your donation is greatly appreciated. You can follow Wes Maidment on the following social media platforms: Facebook: NWCA Presents: The Ric Flair Tribute Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwcaricflairtribute NWCA Presents: Ontario Wrestling History https://www.facebook.com/groups/237670680836438/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1039995260603972 NWCA Presents: British Columbia Wrestling History https://www.facebook.com/groups/603503201620788/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=894862825818156 The Wildman Tribute Page: https://www.facebook.com/wes.maidment The Official National Wrestling Clipping Alliance Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/586138672713009/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1213529999973870 Wes Maidment: https://www.facebook.com/wes.maidment You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ X: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Website: https://joycepaustian.com/
	Episode #145 George Schire talks about Harley Race	02 Sep 2024	01:16:40
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about “The greatest wrestler on God’s green earth” 8-time NWA world champion, Harley Race! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. I have written the biography of Verne Gagne along with Verne’s son, Greg Gagne and pro wrestling historian, George Schire. The book is titled: VERNE Inside and Outside the Ropes. To help with the cost of proof reading, editing, and publishing the book, I have setup a GoFundMe page. If you would like to donate, please go to: https://gofund.me/63308687 Your donation is greatly appreciated. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ X: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Website: https://joycepaustian.com/
	Episode #136 Remembering Paul "The Butcher" Vachon	11 Mar 2024	00:57:31
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to remember “Paul “The Butcher” Vachon who passed away at the age of 86. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
	Episode #47 Talk with Barbara Goodish	02 May 2022	00:49:43
Barbara Goodish has been a part of the pro wrestling family for over 40 years! She was the wife of the late Bruiser Brody (Frank Goodish). Barbara is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club and is the club’s Reunion Registration Registrar. On this episode we talk to Barbara about her childhood, meeting Frank, life as the spouse of a wrestler and much more! You can follow Barbara Goodish on Facebook and order her book Brody: The Life and Tragedy of Wrestling’s Rebel: https://www.facebook.com/bgoodish Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #46 Talk with George Schire on Old School Wrestling	25 Apr 2022	01:14:07
Podcast with George Schire (Old School Wrestling) On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about old school wrestling versus todays wrestling entertainment and how much has changed over the years. George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12 or where ever you get your podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxTfHooG8cwoHnOg325tPA/featured Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #45 Talk with B Brian Blair	18 Apr 2022	00:48:45
Brian Blair started in the pro wrestling business in the late 1970’s. He is best known for being one half of the Killer Bees with Jumpin Jim Brunzell in the WWF. Brian is currently the president of the Cauliflower Alley Club and recently authored and published his autobiography Truth Bee Told: The Autobiography of B Brian Blair. On this episode, we talk to Brian abut growing up in Indiana, his time working the territories and much more! You can purchase B Brian Blair’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Bee-Told-Autobiography-Brian/dp/0578303590/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N5UIAMQL1EQI&keywords=B+Brian+Blair&qid=1647118899&sprefix=b+brian+blair%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Check out the Cauliflower Alley Club website: https://www.caulifloweralleyclub.org/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #44 Talk with Mike Chapman	11 Apr 2022	01:06:22
Mike Chapman is a wrestling historian and the author of 32 books as well as a motivational speaker. Mike was in the newspaper industry for over 35 years and is the founder of the International Wrestling Institute and Museum (National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum) as well as the museum executive director until he retired in 2009. On this episode, we talk with Mike about his growing up in Iowa, his time in the U.S. Navy, his close friendships with Lou Thesz, Vern Gagne, Danny Hodge and much more! You can find out more about Mike Chapman at his website: https://www.mike-chapman.com/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #43 Talk with Keith Elliot Greenberg	04 Apr 2022	00:42:33
Keith Elliot Greenberg is an author and co-author books including his most recent book “Too Sweet” Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution. He is also a producer for a well-known television network, a columnist for Inside the Ropes magazine an is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. On this episode, we talk to Keith about growing up, his writing of several books about pro wrestling stars, his new book coming out soon titled “Follow the Buzzards” Pro Wrestling in the age of COVID 19 and much more! You can follow Keith Elliot Greenberg on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.e.greenberg Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithegreenbeeg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithegreenberg/ Keith’s books can be found on Amazon, including his latest “Too Sweet” Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Sweet-Inside-Wrestling-Revolution-ebook/dp/B089VBHCL8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37CZO0B96FLI7&keywords=keith+elliot+greenberg&qid=1646703449&s=books&sprefix=Keith+Elliot+%2Cstripbooks%2C151&sr=1-1 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #42 Talk with David Dwinell	28 Mar 2022	00:51:16
David Dwinell was part of the pro wrestling business as a referee for 32 years. He has worked in the AWA, NWA, WWF and many indie promotions. He recently wrote a book titled “Ringman” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up, how he got the bug to become a referee in pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers and much more. You can follow David Dwinell on the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.dwinell.10 You can purchase David Dwinell book titled “Ringman” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ringman-David-Dwinell-ebook/dp/B08LR1XMW9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TN7K57ZRHOO9&keywords=David+Dwinell&qid=1646431938&sprefix=david+dwinell%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #41 Talk with Greg Oliver	21 Mar 2022	00:43:00
Greg Oliver is an author and co-author books including Matt Memories and Slam! Wrestling Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle. He is also the producer of slamwrestling.net website and is well known throughout the pro wrestling community. . On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got the bug to write about pro wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestling and much more. You can follow Greg Oliver on the following social media platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gregmep Twitter: @gregmep Instagram: gregmep YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyRaQXyK5HxiQxkmiNRw6wQ/f Website: www.slamwrestling.net Greg’s books can be found at: www.oliverbooks.ca Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #40 Talk with Allen West	14 Mar 2022	00:33:47
Allen West is best known for his time wrestling in the AWA, Georgia and Memphis. He has worked with many of the greats of the past and is well known in the pro wrestling world. On this episode, we talk to Allen about growing up in Minnesota, How he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with John Laurinaitis, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Allen West on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al.tachovsky Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #39 Talk with Darla Staggs	07 Mar 2022	00:41:31
Darla Staggs is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Darla is a lifetime member of the Cauliflower Alley Club, the Benevolent Coordinator & Advisory Board Chair for the Cauliflower Alley Club and works for a major U.S. Bank company. On this episode we talk to Darla about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club and much more. You can follow Darla Staggs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darla.staggs.9 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #38 Talk with George Schire on the Houston Territory	28 Feb 2022	00:59:45
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Houston Territory and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12 or where ever you get your podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxTfHooG8cwoHnOg325tPA/featured Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #135 George Schire talks about feuds	04 Mar 2024	01:03:52
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk the feuds of pro wrestling in both singles and tag teams. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
	Episode #37 Talk with COL DeBeers	21 Feb 2022	00:50:33
COL DeBeers is considered one of the best and controversial heels of the mid 1980’s and early 1990’s. He was best known for his time in the AWA, Pacific Northwest and the UWF. On this episode, we will talk to COL DeBeers about growing up in St Joseph, MO, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his time wrestling in Europe and much more! Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Parler: https://parler.com/brinshe2003
	Episode #36 Talk with Barry Darsow	14 Feb 2022	00:49:54
Barry Darsow started in the pro wrestling business in the early 1980’s. He was known as Krusher Kruschev, teaming with Ivan and Nikita Koloff in the NWA as well as Smash of Demolition teaming with Ax in the WWF. On this episode, we will talk to Barry about growing up in MN, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, his feuds with the Rock N Roll Express and the Road Warriors and much more! You can join the Official Demolition Fan Club at: https://80swrestlingcon.com/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #35 Talk with Earthquake Ferris	07 Feb 2022	00:47:11
Earthquake Ferris (Ferris Anthony) worked in pro wrestling from the mid-1980s until the early 1990s. He has worked in all the major promotions (AWA, WCW, WWF) with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best enhanced talents in the business. On this episode, we talk about Earthquake’s childhood and family life, how he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past and much more. You can follow Earthquake Ferris on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ferris.anthony Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #34 Talk with Chic Donovan	24 Jan 2022	00:48:33
Chic Donovan was one of the members of Jimmy Hart’s “first Family” in the Memphis territory along with Austin Idol, Dennis Condrey, Kevin Sullivan and others. He has worked in most of the independent promotions and has held numerous singles and tag team titles. On this episode, we will talk to Chic about growing up in GA, getting into the pro wrestling business, stories of traveling with other wrestlers, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more! You can follow Chic Donovan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chic.donovan Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #33 Talk with Roscoe Monroe	17 Jan 2022	00:58:13
Roscoe Monroe is an independent pro wrestler known as 245lbs of “Twisted steel and sex appeal”. He is a former Outta Control Wrestling (OCW) Heavyweight champion. On this episode, we talk to Roscoe about growing up in Arkansas. Getting into the pro wrestling business, how he interacts with the fans at shows and much more! You can follow Roscoe Monroe on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roscoe.roscoe.372 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWNAzUIF9FWrIHpQtd_dYg Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roscoe_Lee1958 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roscoetherassler/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #32 Talk with George Schire on the St. Louis Territory	10 Jan 2022	01:05:10
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about St Louis Wrestling Club and its impact on the world of professional wrestling. We will discuss how the territory was started, some of the great pro wrestlers that wrestled there and much more! George is also the cohost of a podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 AWA Unleashed Podcast Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bvksF5UOuPk8k6jyAQsWu?si=e3a130d9806b4f12or where ever you get your podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxTfHooG8cwoHnOg325tPA/featured Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #31 Talk with George Schire on Blackjack Lanza	11 Dec 2021	01:08:32
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Blackjack Lanza, who recently passed away. George talks about the impact that Black Jack Lanza had on the pro wrestling business, how he got started and much more! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps
	Episode #30 Talk with Tom "Rocky" Stone	10 Dec 2021	00:58:06
Tom “Rocky” Stone was a well known jobber. He primarily worked in the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got started in the business, What other territories he worked for, real heat with a few other wrestlers, the book he just published titled: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star and much more! You can purchase: Professional Wrestling- The Theatre of the Absurd: I Never wanted to be a Big Star on Amazon: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096YBR7FF/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1 You can follow Tom "Rocky" Stone: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.hall.10004694 If you would like to support Bumps & Thumps podcast: Website: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3/ and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ Follow & Subscribe to Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: Website: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Twitter: @bumps_thumps https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #29 Talk with Leland Race	26 Nov 2021	01:22:09
Leland Race was born into the pro wrestling business, He is the son of the legendary 8 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Handsome” Harley Race and is a four time World League Wrestling (WLW) Heavyweight Champion. He is the promoter of World League Wrestling and operates the World League Wrestling Academy in Troy, MO. On this episode, we talk to Leland about growing up in the business, his tours and memories of Japan, how the pro wrestling business has evolved and much more! You can follow Leland Race on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @thelelandrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lelandrace/ You can follow World League Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Website: http://www.harleyrace.com/worldleaguewrestling.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldleaguewrestling/ Twitter: @worldleaguewlw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldleaguewrestling/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYGxShzjL_L7wbmzl1gfxQ Follow & Subscribe to Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: Website: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Twitter: @CPTFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #28 Talk with Jerry Bostic	20 Nov 2021	01:27:05
Jerry Bostic started in pro wrestling as a wrestler and promoter in 2006. He is the current CEO and founder of World Class Pro Wrestling promotion. On this episode we talk with Jerry about growing up in Oklahoma, Getting started in the pro wrestling business, his interactions with pro wrestlers, his relationships with legends Kevin Nash, Eric Embry, Jim Ross, Gene Okerlund Sting and much more! You can follow Jerry Bostic on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerrythebossiwr Twitter: @jerrythebossWCR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrythebossworld/ You can find information on World Class Pro Wrestling on the following: Website: https://www.worldclassprowrestling.com/index.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldclassprowrestling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldclassrev/ Twitter: @WorldClassRev YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuSzu2YXFTF04SRftGoad6A Follow & Subscribe to Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: Website: https://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Twitter: @CPTFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #134 George Schire and Luscious Lars Anderson remember Ole Anderson	27 Feb 2024	00:50:34
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and pro wrestling legend “Luscious” Lars Anderson discuss the legacy of Ole Anderson. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
	Episode #27 Another Talk with George Schire	13 Nov 2021	00:59:56
On this episode of Bumps & Thumps, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to discuss the American Wrestling Association (AWA). George talks about how the AWA was formed, the people involved, and who was the first actual AWA World Heavyweight Champion. George also discusses the famous “Inmate Belt” and much more! You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ We have a TeeSpring store with great items for purchase: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #26 Talk with Brian Thompson	03 Nov 2021	00:36:59
Brian Thompson has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over twenty years as an announcer, manager and promoter. On this episode, we talk to Brian about his upbringing in Missouri, how he got into the pro wrestling business, working in promotions like Memphis, Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW), World League Wrestling (WLW), his friendship with “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton and much more! Brian will be a part of the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR on Saturday, Nov 20th 2021. This is the link to their website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/ You can find Brian Thompson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.thompson.3511041 You can find Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Teespring: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #25 Talk with Al De Rusha	16 Oct 2021	01:28:09
Al De Rusha was in the pro wrestling business for over 30 years. He has directed, produced, promoted and refereed many pro wrestling cards for the AWA and the WWF. On this episode, we talk to Al about growing up in MN, how he got involved with carnivals and fairs, working in the tv industry, working with Vern Gagne and Wally Karbo, his travels with Andre the Giant and much more! We have a YouTube Channel! Please subscribe today at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q We have a TeeSpring store with great items for purchase https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #24 Talk with Les Thatcher	17 Sep 2021	01:04:07
Les Thatcher has been apart of the pro wrestling business for over 60 years. He has worked with many legends of the business, and trained well known wrestlers like Matt Stryker, Shark Boy, Nigel McGuiness and Umaga. On this episode, Les talks about the business and how it has evolved, working in different promotions, chemistry with other wrestlers, his creative side with developing products and tv content and much more! You can follow Les Thatcher on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/les.thatcher.9 Twitter: @LesThatcher Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoutheasternRewindPodcast with the “Tennessee Stud” Ron Fuller. Website: https://tnstud.com/
	Episode #23 Talk with Jerry Oates	27 Aug 2021	00:52:29
Jerry Oates is considered one of the great tag team specialists and known for his signature move the spinning toe hold. He is also known for teaming with his brother Ted Oates, Mike George and Ronnie Garvin. He has held numerous tag team and singles heavyweight championships. He mostly worked in the NWA territories in the 1970s and 1980s as well as Japan. On this episode, we discuss Jerry growing up in Georgia, How he got started in pro wrestling through his brother-in-law, are Ted and Marty Oates his real brothers, travel experiences, training Marty Jannetty, chemistry with other wrestlers and much more! You can follow Jerry on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.oates.39
	Episode #22 Talk with Baby Doll	20 Aug 2021	00:43:58
Nickla Roberts is considered one of the breakout women wrestling stars of the 1980’s and has worked with wrestling legends Gino Hernandez, Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., and Ric Flair. She was known as the “Perfect 10” BabyDoll. On this episode, we talk to Nickla about growing up in Lubbock, TX, how she got into the wrestling business as an adult, paving the way for women in pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Nickla on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDP10 Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicklaroberts
	Episode #21 Talk with Dustin Starr	13 Aug 2021	00:27:14
Dustin Starr is a pro wrestler, promoter of Championship Wrestling from Memphis under the United Wrestling Network and announcer. On this episode, we talk to Dustin about becoming a pro wrestler, working in the independent circuit, his wrestling promotion Championship Wrestling from Memphis, working with his wife Maria and upcoming events. You can follow Dustin Starr on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin5starr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinstarr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DustinStarr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChampionshipWrestling/videos Website: https://championshipwrestlingmemphis.com/
	Episode #20 Talk with Kenny Casanova	07 Aug 2021	00:41:00
Kenny Casanova is a pro wrestler, manager, DJ, Writer and English teacher, He is well known throughout the pro wrestling community and for his trademark facial expression. On this episode, we talk to Kenny about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, his interaction with pro wrestlers, his writing of several books about pro wrestlers such as Kamala, Dangerous Danny Davis, Vader and others. You can follow Kenny Casanova on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennycasanova Twitter: @kennycasanova Instagram: kennycasanova Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/k9casanova Website: https://www.kennycasanova.com/
	Episode #19 Talk with Mac Davis	30 Jul 2021	01:05:52
Mac Davis is a well-known independent circuit pro wrestler, actor, model, voice talent and business owner. He is known as “The Steel Scorpion” and “Mad” Mac Davis. On this episode, we talk to Mac about growing up, how he got started in wrestling, Chemistry he had with other wrestlers, his out of ring projects, the difference between pro wrestling today vs in the past and what Mac is doing now. You can follow Mac Davis on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadMacDavis Twitter: @madmacdavis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/1WrestlingVideo/videos ; https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelMacDavis/videos
	Episode #18 Talk with Derrick Dukes	23 Jul 2021	01:03:14
Derrick Dukes was one of the hottest rising young stars of the mid 80’s. He is best known as one half of the tag team known s the “Top Guns” with Ricky Rice in the AWA. He has worked in numerous independent promotions and has held many singles and tag teal titles. On this episode, we talk to Derrick about where he grew up, how he got started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, his feud with COL DeBeers, working in the AWA vs other promotions, difference in pro wrestling today vs when he started and what Derrick is doing now. Derrick will be in attendance at The Gathering 2 on July 24th in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please go to https://www.tmartpromotions.com/ You can follow Derrick Dukes on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/derrick.dukes.9
	Episode #133 Talk with Steve Keirn	19 Feb 2024	01:10:49
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and I talk with Steve Keirn. Steve is best remembered as a member of the Fabulous Ones with Stan Lane and as Skinner in the WWF. Steve remanences about his time in the AWA and his career as a road agent and trainer in the WWF. Steve has a book out titled: Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Life of Steve Keirn available through Amazon. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can purchase Steve Keirn’s book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Keirn-Chronicles-One-Fabulous-Wrestling/dp/B0BXN6QMZ4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NJP9M7315HAP&keywords=steve+kiernan&qid=1707786611&sprefix=steve+kern%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Website: www.joycepaustian.com Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere
	Episode #17 Talk with Nacho Berrera	21 Jul 2021	00:22:13
Nacho Berrera worked in pro wrestling from the early 1970s until the early 1990s. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and is considered one of the best jobbers in the business. On this episode, we talk about Nacho’s childhood and family life, How he got involved in pro wrestling, His favorite wrestler he worked with, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, Lifetime Achievement Award from Midwest Wrestling and what Nacho is doing now. You can follow Nacho Berrera on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nacho.barrera.501
	Episode #16 Talk with Jack Lord	14 Jul 2021	00:37:09
Jack Lord has been in the pro wrestling business since 1975. He has worked with many of the pro wrestling talents of the past and present and is known as “The Bomber”. He is currently the booker for WrestleSouth promotion in Alabama and co-hosts a podcast called Pro Wrestling Inside and Out. On this episode, we talk about Jacks childhood and family life, his time in the U.S. Army, How he got involved in pro wrestling, Opinion of wrestling today versus the past, his induction into the Alabama Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, and other projects Jack is working on. Follow Jack Ford on the following Social Media Platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bomberjacklord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bomberjacklord/ Jack also produces wrestling wear: https://www.facebook.com/Bomberwear/about/ Jack is the booker for WrestleSouth: http://www.wrestlesouth.com/
	Episode # 15 Talk with David Marquez	04 Jun 2021	00:50:02
David Marquez is the owner and promoter of the United Wrestling Network. He is also the owner and CEO of David Marquez Productions. He has worked with many of the talents of today and of recent history. On this episode, we talk to David about growing up in Los Angeles, CA, working in the pro wrestling business in the Ozarks, working with talent, Pro wrestling today vs in the past and projects he is working on. You can follow David Marquez on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidsmith12a Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwfhmarquez/?fbclid=IwAR1FMgpr_HCCYo1UtvtwYA-I3CfdRSWoHSvY6heFzOXfwmqpzgYnPMVjS3U Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWFHMarquez We have Teespring store that has Tees, Hoodies and more! Please go to https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #14 Talk with Sal Rinauro	02 Jun 2021	01:14:25
Sal is well know on the independent circuit including the NWA, ROH and Full Impact Pro. He has held many singles and tag team titles throughout his career including the NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship and the ROH World Tag Team Titles. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in CA, getting started in pro wrestling, his travel experiences, chemistry when working with other wrestlers, working with up and coming talent, Big Card events, promotion he liked working for and what Sal is working on now. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I always welcome your feedback. Sal will be on the NWA PPV "When Our Shadows Fall" Sunday, June 6th 2021. This is going to be a fantastic card. I encourage to go to https://www.fite.tv/watch/nwa-when-our-shadows-fall/2p98m/ to find out more about this event and order it. You can follow Sal Rinauro on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sal.rinauro Sal is currently working in the NWA. You can see him on NWA POWERRR on Fite TV at https://www.fite.tv/channel/nwa/ We have an online apparel store that helps support the podcast. Please go to https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/
	Episode #13 Talk with Bruce Wirt	26 May 2021	00:52:15
Bruce Wirt is considered the "Voice of Choice" in the Pro Wrestling Podcast arena. Bruce is the founder of the VOC Nation which hosts podcasts from legends and stars of the wrestling business. He hosts a podcast titled "Wrestling with the Past" along with legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter and former AWA and WWE announcer Ken Resnick. Bruce discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in pro wrestling, working with some well known names in the pro wrestling industry, his opinion of wrestling today vs the past and other projects he is working on. You can follow Bruce Wirt on the following social media platforms: Facebook: @vocfanpage Twitter: @vocnation You can find the VOC Nation podcasts on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find them on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/VOCNationRadioNetwork/featured You can follow us on the following social media platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ We have a TEESPRING Store: teespring.com/stores/bumps-thumps-2 Your purchases from the store help support the podcast.
	Episode #12 Talk with Ken Patera (Part 2)	10 Apr 2021	00:40:06
In part 2 of our discussion with Ken Patera, Ken talks about his time in the different promotions, what territories he liked to work in, some of his matches that he enjoyed working and much more. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I welcome your feedback. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. You can follow Ken Patera on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.patera.12 You can follow us on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ We have a TEESPRING Store: https://teespring.com/stores/bumps-thumps-2 Your purchases from the store help support the podcast.
	Episode #11 Talk with Ken Patera (Part 1)	09 Apr 2021	00:59:35
Ken Patera is considered to be the first man in pro wrestling named "The Worlds Strongest Man". Ken excelled in athletics at BYU and won four gold medals at the 1971 PAN AM Games. He competed in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, West Germany and was part of Vern Gagne's wrestling training class of 1972 with future stars Ric Flair, Greg Gagne, Jim Brunzell and the Iron Sheik. Ken has won may titles in the territories he worked in to include the WWF Intercontinental Title, AWA World Tag Team Titles and the NWA Mid Atlantic Heavyweight title just to name a few. In this podcast, Ken talks about how he grew up in Oregon, going to college at BYU and competing in college athletics, competing in the Pan AM Games and the Olympics. I hope you enjoy part 1 of this two part episode. I would enjoy hearing your feedback! You can follow Ken Patera on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ken.patera.12 You can follow us on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ We have a TEESPRING Store: https://teespring.com/stores/bumps-thumps-2 Your purchases from the store help support the podcast.
	Episode #10 Talk with Sam Houston	03 Mar 2021	01:06:32
Sam Houston is one of the true trailblazers of pro wrestling in the 1980s. He started Wrestling in 1983. Sam is known to be an excellent worker, performer and wrestler. He was primarily in the NWA and WWF. He won the NWA Central States Championship, Mid Atlantic Title and many other titles. On this episode, Sam talks about growing up as a child in a wrestling family, getting started in pro wrestling, travel experiences, chemistry with other wrestlers, big card events such as Starrcade, working in the NWA vs WWF, the difference in pro wrestling from when he started vs today and what he is doing now. You can follow Sam Houston on Social Media on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSamHouston and at https://www.facebook.com/groups/samhoustonbrand Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc22jAB6dzVCDDE5dR9mbrA/featured
	Episode #9 Talk with Nikita Koloff	02 Feb 2021	00:58:50
Nikita Koloff is considered one of the great pro wrestlers of the mid 1980s and early 1990s. He is most remembered for his signature move "The Russian Sickle" and his feuds with Magnum T.A, The Road Warriors and The Four Horsemen. His many accomplishments include wining the second annual Crockett Cup with "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes know as the Super Powers. He also won the NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles with "The Russians" Ivan Koloff and Krusher Kruchev, the NWA World Tag Team Titles, the NWA U.S. Title and the NWA World Television Title. Nikita was awarded the Frank Gotch Award in 2006 and was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. He has also written three books: Breaking Chains, Wrestling with Success: Developing a Championship Mentality, and A Tale of the Ring and Redemption. He hosts a podcast titled: It's Time to Man Up! which you can find anywhere you get your podcasts. During the podcast, we discuss Nikita growing up in Minnesota, getting started in Pro Wrestling, travel experiences, Chemistry when working with wrestlers, being a member of the Russians, big events like Starcade and The Great American Bash, Working in the NWA and AWA, and what Nikita is doing now. You can find out more about Nikita Koloff at www.koloff.net as well as on his social media platforms. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikita.koloff.31 Twitter: @NikitaKoloff1 Instagram: nikitakoloff1
	Episode #8 Talk with Dan Gier	09 Jan 2021	00:56:57
Dan is a ground pounder on the business side of the world of Professional Wrestling. Dan worked for many years with "The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" Harley Race in Harley's World League Wrestling promotion (WLW) out of Eldon, MO. He also has worked with Major Baisden, who owned and operated the National Wrasslin League (NWL) out of Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO until 2018. Dan discusses his upbringing, schooling, how he got into the wrestling business, Wrestlers he has had interaction with, Indie Wrestlers that have the "It Factor" to move up to WWE, AEW or ROH. We also discuss what Dan is doing now. You can follow Dan Gier on the following Social Media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.gier.18 Twitter: @mcbigd1
	Episode #132 George Schire talks about the Pacific Northwest Territory	12 Feb 2024	00:55:47
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Pacific Northwest territory and its impact on pro wrestling. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce’s book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200
	Episode #7 Talk with George Schire (Part 2)	18 Nov 2020	01:20:22
In Part 2 of our podcast with George Schire, we continue our discussion about his interaction with managers, big wrestling cards he attended, challenges and difficulties in collecting pro wrestling results from events pre-internet, difference in pro wrestling today and being awarded the James C Melby Wrestling Historian Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2013.
	Episode #6 Talk with George Schire (Part 1)	14 Nov 2020	00:42:32
In part 1 of a two part podcast, I talk to well known Pro Wrestling Historian George Shire. In part 1, George talks about how he grew up in Minnesota and how pro wrestling influenced his life. He also discusses his interactions with pro wrestlers and how he promoted his first pro wrestling at his hometown High School Gymnasium.
	Episode #4 Talk with Bill Apter	02 Oct 2020	00:39:17
Bill Apter is a legend in the Pro Wrestling Magazine world. Bill started as a writer in 1970 working for Mr. Stanley Weston (who he considers his mentor). He also worked as a photographer and reporter. Bill worked his way up and eventually became the senior editor for Mr. Weston's publications. Bill is best known for writing, photographing and publishing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We discuss how he got started in the business of pro wrestling, stories about Buddy Rogers, promotions he covered, the COW belt, leaving PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated), his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2012) and what Bill is doing now. His book "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!" is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Is-Wrestling-Fixed-Bill-Apter-audiobook/dp/B01COQ6FSS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Is+Wrestling+Fixed+I+didnt+know+it+was+Broken&qid=1601601119&s=books&sr=1-1 You can follow Bill on Twitter: @apter1wrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.apter Website: 1wrestling.com

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