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The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network

Mike Klauss
Hulk Hogan
NBC
CBS
WWE
Ric Flair
ABC
Wrestling
Television History
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Saturday Night Live
Randy Savage
Kurt Angle
AJ Styles
Superman
Wrestlemania
Get a Life
Yokozuna
Royal Rumble
Nwa-Tna
Jeff Jarrett

Podcasts within The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network include:* It Was a Thing on TV--the original podcast, well over 500 episodes strong, covering the short-lived and forgotten events in television history.* The Squared Circle Time Machine--Greg Diener and Dane Woychuk take you on a journey about some of the more memorable events in the history of pro wrestling.Coming in the future: What is a ... more

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A beloved show to people of a certain age is Whew!  The format was brought back in pilot form, with elements of an immensely popular board game of the era, the one with wedges and pies.  With a combination of knowledge, luck, and guts, someone could ... more

In honor of WrestleMania 42 having just ended, Greg and Dane for Episode 50 look at WrestleMania 30 years ago with WrestleMania XII from Anaheim at the Pond. We have the Iron Man match for the WWF Title between Bret and Shawn, a Hollywood Backlot Bra... more

It's not The Odd Couple, but the minds behind Married...with Children created this pilot which had an odd couple--an outgoing door-to-door saleswoman and a top-tier international model who has everything but a friend.  Was this the beginning of a bea... more

Greg and Dane head to St. Louis for TNA Lockdown 2010 as Team Hogan takes on Team Flair in Lethal Lockdown. We also have the TNA World Title on the line between AJ Styles and the Pope while Kurt Angle and Mr. Anderson have the epic conclusion to thei... more

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Hosts

Mike Klauss
Host of It Was a Thing on TV and co-host of the network's shows
Greg Diener
Host of The Squared Circle Time Machine; frequent collaborator on retro TV discussions
Dane Woychuk
Co-host of The Squared Circle Time Machine; brings wrestling-history perspectives
Chico
Host of the show, regular contributor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Awesome concept

    Thank you for providing a platform on which I could proof to my friends that Go existed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msimon6986
    United States9 months ago
  • The podcast for TV/pop culture buffs

    What “How Did This Get Made” is to crappy and forgotten films, IWATOT is to equally forgotten (but not necessarily crappy) television shows. Mike, Greg and Chico recap the lesser-known of the tube (back when it was called that) in their inimitable fashion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB11UA
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is an Incredibly funny podcast. I would like to learn more about the hosts. For example, does Greg like the tv show “Wings” and did the show make anyone’s career?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saturday 6:05 pm
    United States4 years ago
  • Too loud!

    They really need to adjust their sound. There is one guy on the podcast whose voice drowns out everybody else’s. He sounds like he’s trying to be weird Al.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Deadmallsanita
    United States4 years ago
  • This is an excellent podcast! One of the best TV podcasts out there

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Burdette25159
    5 years ago

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Audience appreciates breadth of obscure topics and guest possibilities for cross-promotions.
Fans praise the deep nostalgia trips and funny host banter, describing it as a must-listen for TV history buffs.
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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 43 - TNA Destination X 2010
Q: How does the leader of Ric Flair's group plan to approach the AJ Styles title match given Flair's condition?
Styles plans to rely on professional strategy, while Flair's guidance and the wheelchair-based theatrics add psychological pressure to Abyss and Flair's faction, potentially influencing the match's flow.
Episode 543--The Episode of Airwolf with Bryan Cranston
Q: What are your overall thoughts on the episode?
The episode held Aaron's interest, as he enjoys shows with hostage situations and found the ending touching.
The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 1 - The First Five WWF Royal Rumble's (1988-1992)
Q: What was the concept behind the Royal Rumble?
The concept was to start with two wrestlers, and every two minutes, a new participant would enter the match, continuing until all the participants have entered.

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A network of nostalgia-driven TV history and pop culture conversations, with a focus on forgotten shows, nostalgic crossovers, and niche era analyses. Episodes regularly dissect retro series, pilots, and cultural touchpoints—from quirky 1980s live-action/animation hybrids to classic game shows and wrestling-informed entertainment—blending deep-dive trivia with playful banter. The show stands out for its breadth of obscure TV lore, its willingness to connect disparate media moments, and its lighthearted, opinionated storytelling. Listeners likely enjoy nerdy yet approachable histories of television, with a penchant for cross-media context, trivia-rich breakdowns, and hosts who bring personality and camaraderie to niche topics.

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2. Danica McKellar
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