Today we discuss a man of many stolen gimmicks. A man with multiple shots at the NWA title. A man who set fires, committed crimes, did prison time, and was the body guard of a Mafia boss, who went on to be a movie icon. Nick and Heidi tell the story of Lenny Montana! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers. -The Godfather Wars, by Mark Seal. From the March, 2009 Vanity Fair ..read more

How did an all-women's show impact the Colorado Wrestling Scene? How do women wrestlers navigate the  world of regional pro wrestling? Why did Priscilla Kelly kick Heidi Howitzer in the face? Listen up as we solve these mysteries and tell wild stories from Respect Women's Wrestling!   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert ..read more

Murder, scandals, intervention by the supreme court, Nazi in-laws, a Texas Death match, and the hottest short run a tag team could ask for. Today Nick and Heidi discuss the life and career of Sam Sheppard! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers ..read more

Join Nick and Nova Mente BJJ Instructor Troy Everett for a look back at the world of martial arts instructional VHS tapes. So wash your gi, buy a black belt online, and get ready to kick your friends in the head while learning karate in your basement!   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert ..read more

The end of an era, the decline of the Howard Theater, the Bowsers enjoy the success of their Boston promotion, and of course a few arrests, rumors, and drama. It's the conclusion of the our look at the life and times of Cora Livingston! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers ..read more

Returning to Boston, a pretender to the title, an audience member gets slapped, and more. Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers ..read more

Nick and Heidi discuss the dawn of the 1920s, the impact of the Great War on women's wrestling, The origin of masked wrestling, the purpose of submission holds, and Cora's marital status in advertisements. It's the story of Cora Livingston, Part 9!   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers ..read more

Circus wrestling, Freak show questions, Intergender challenges, Angry Women's groups, and an idiot who gambled a fortune on a wrestling match. All this and more, as Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston.   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers ..read more

Cora joins the circus! Are charity shows a scam? Why did Cora's matches lose their viciousness? Why was the Howard Theater's ad department so good? Listen up and learn, as Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston. Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers ..read more

Changing the finish, a light house, getting thrown through a painting, women's suffrage, and ref bumps. Nick and Heidi continue the wild story of Cora Livingston.   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers ..read more