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Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #230 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, George Schire returns to the show once again for a far-ranging conversation about vintage professional wrestling of the 1950s-1980s!

In prai... more

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #229 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week’s guest is Dan Higgins, author of the new book, Lords of the Ring: The World According to Wrestling.

It’s a far-reaching conversation looking ... more

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #228 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part eleven of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Dan Murphy.

This week, we look back at the man often considered the epitome of the... more

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #227 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week’s guest is one of Brian’s fellow Titan employees of the early 2000s, Ben Lewin.

Ben is here this week to reminisce with Brian about working f... more

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Ben Lewin
Former WWE colleague, writer/producer
WWE
Episode: Episode 227: Ben Lewin
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
AEW World Champion, top new main-event wrestler of the decade
AEW
Episode: Episode 225: Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Mike Murphy
Political consultant, screenwriter, longtime wrestling fan
Republican political consultant (Michigan/US politics)
Episode: Episode 224: Mike Murphy
Alyson Lyn Miller
Author of Rough House, A Father, A Son and the Pursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory
Author
Episode: Episode 223: Alison Lyn Miller
Dr. Tom Prichard
Former professional wrestler and wrestling coach, guest on the show
Episode: Episode 222: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 10 – Terry Funk
Steven Bell
Author and wrestling historian, author of Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks
Author
Episode: Episode 221: Steven Bell Talks Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks
Noah Tarnow
Wrestling fan, pop culture aficionado, and quiz master; host of I Don't Get It
The Big Quiz Thing (quiz events); I Don't Get It podcast
Episode: Episode 220: Noah Tarnow
Mike Quinn
Guest, co-host of Our Vantage Point and WWF Canon focus
Our Vantage Point / WWF Canon
Episode: Episode 219: Joe Marotta & Mike Quinn Talk Lex Luger in the WWF
Jerry Brisco
Professional wrestler, brother of Jack Brisco
Self/Brisco family
Episode: Episode 218: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 9 – Jack Brisco

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Brian Solomon
Host of Shut Up and Wrestle, a long-running wrestling history show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Best wrestling podcast for historians

    Read Brian Solomon’s books, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldAndWise-ish
    United States2 months ago
  • Weekly listening

    Good interviewer who does his research and has a variety of interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Filet 9
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic Wrestling History

    I’ve been a wrestling fan since I was a little shaver in 1976. Am listening to the NWA a world Champions and loving it! Have listened to a number of the other episodes as well and they take me back. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NLCBishop1
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Brian - your podcast is fantastic. Love your books.

    Disappointed to hear that The Sheik’s nephew that just passed wanted paid for him to speak with you as you researched your book that was about his uncle.

    Thanks for all of your efforts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Popcorn Vendor
    United Statesa year ago
  • Some good episodes however the host who tells us every episode he worked for the WWE (yes we are aware) is a VInce apologist. Considering the amount of ex WWE staff he has on they have barely touched the surface and prefer remembering the good old days. Wouldn't be amazed if still getting a paycheck or pension from the WWE

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    anoncoolio
    a year ago

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Engaging interviews and nostalgia-forward but informative.
Great wrestling history depth with accessible storytelling.
Diverse, insightful guests and strong archival context.

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Episode 227: Ben Lewin
Q: What was it like during the WWF to WWE transition and magazines?
Lewin discusses the emotional and professional impact of rebranding the WWF magazine to WWE, resisting as editor, and reflecting on how branding choices affected careers and editorial direction.
Episode 227: Ben Lewin
Q: Let us know, let the listeners know what you did at WWE and the time that you were there.
Ben Lewin describes entering WWE under the community relations umbrella, moving into corporate communications, and later crossing into production and writing, sharing insights on the organizational structure and the evolving media landscape during his tenure.
Episode 216: Kevin Maher, Part 1
Q: Was this around WrestleMania 2 era, and how does Bundy fit into that milestone in wrestling history?
The discussion places Bundy in the mid-80s era, around WrestleMania 2, and uses that context to illustrate the changing nature of wrestling's prominence and fan engagement during that period.
Episode 216: Kevin Maher, Part 1
Q: Could you fill us in on the King Kong Bundy autograph encounter and what stood out to you?
Kevin Maher describes standing in line for over two hours to meet Bundy, noting Bundy's unhurried, generous interaction and the way this moment stuck with him as a formative memory of wrestling culture—showing how personal encounters could become meaningful, even when wrestling was just a pastime.
Episode 214: Roy London, Part 2
Q: Can you speak to the evolution of photography gear and techniques from your early days to the WWF era?
Roy describes moving from basic gear to using strobes, experimenting with lens choices and high-speed film, and learning to adapt lighting rigs to different arenas to keep up with state-of-the-art production.

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What is Shut Up and Wrestle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running history-forward wrestling show that blends rigorous historical analysis with colorful backstage anecdotes. Episodes frequently center on era-defining title runs, notable promoters, archival practices, and the cultural evolution of wrestling as theater and sport, often weaving in personal memories and crossovers with pop culture. A standout throughline is deep archival awareness—photography, magazines, and publishing—as well as a knack for respectful, affable interviews with historians, journalists, and former promoters.

Noteworthy is the host's ability to curate conversations that span decades and territories, delivering both technical context and human stories. The mix of historians, photographers, and authors as guests ten... more

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Recent guests on Shut Up and Wrestle include:

1. Ben Lewin
2. Maxwell Jacob Friedman
3. Mike Murphy
4. Alyson Lyn Miller
5. Dr. Tom Prichard
6. Steven Bell
7. Noah Tarnow
8. Mike Quinn

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