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The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network

Mike Klauss
Hulk Hogan
NBC
Ric Flair
CBS
WWE
ABC
Wrestling
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Television History
Saturday Night Live
AJ Styles
Randy Savage
Kurt Angle
Wrestlemania
Superman
Bret Hart
Get A Life
Yokozuna
TNA
Royal Rumble

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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We visit a late 70s obscurity from NBC, where a recent podcast favorite played a playboy who got framed for a crime he didn't commit, spending three years behind bars.  Upon his release, he went for revenge.  His calling card was literally a playing ... more

Greg and Dane look at one of the best WWE PPV's of 2005 with Vengeance '05 from Las Vegas. We got two world title matches and an epic WrestleMania 21 rematch between Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels! We also get to see if Lilian Garcia will propose to t... more

We're trying to kick it up a notch this week.  It's not happening with this failed effort to bring a TV chef to a mainstream audience, in the form of a sitcom.  The events which happened two weeks before the premiere likely hurt more than giving the ... more

Greg and Dane continue their 2010 TNA look as they watch Sacrifice 2010 as RVD defends the TNA World Title against AJ Styles. We get the never-ending saga of Orlando Jordan vs. Rob Terry, Sting beating the crap out of Double J, and Eric Young being a... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Van Dam
Professional wrestler, guest on episode
WWE/TNA at the time
Episode: The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 51 - TNA Impact (04.19.10)
Jeff Hardy
Professional wrestler, guest on episode
WWE at the time
Episode: The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 51 - TNA Impact (04.19.10)
Tommy Davidson
Actor who played Prince Tariq in the pilot
Actor (Prince Tariq)
Episode: Episode 628--Coming to America (1989 CBS Pilot)
Dina Manoff
Actress who played Edie in the pilot
Edie in She's With Me
Episode: Episode 624--She's With Me
Jerry Hall
Model/actress who played Maris in the pilot
Maris in She's With Me
Episode: Episode 624--She's With Me
Captain Lou Albano
Wrestler/Actor
WWE
Episode: The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 142 - The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Maurice LaMarche
Voice Actor
Episode: The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 142 - The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Nicole Eggert
Actress
Episode: The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 142 - The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Wrestler guest star
WWE
Episode: The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 142 - The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

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 28 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 Statesa year 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.
Some listeners note inconsistent audio levels across hosts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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. Jeff Hardy
3. Tommy Davidson
4. Dina Manoff
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6. Captain Lou Albano
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8. Nicole Eggert

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