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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	31 Oct 2022	Episode #71 Talk with James Beard	01:10:46
James Beard has been a part of the pro wrestling business for many years. He has worked in the NWA, World Class, Japan and many indie promotions. He wrote a book titled “The Third Man: My life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” which you can find on Amazon or where ever you get your books. On this episode, we talk to James about growing up, how he got involved in the pro wrestling business, his time as a booker and much more. You can follow James Beard on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beard1951 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beard3458/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesbeard10 You can purchase James Beard book titled “The Third Man: My Life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Man-Life-Times-Inside/dp/149477397X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Pzef0&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=G1W0T1R774VES5ERJHND&pd_rd_wg=zPqy9&pd_rd_r=94dc91f7-3935-4273-aa8a-8603f232b6b7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	28 Mar 2022	Episode #42 Talk with David Dwinell	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	30 Oct 2023	Episode #124 Talk with Marko Harris	00:32:20
Marko Harris is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. He is currently the EPW (Extreme Pro Wrestling) Heavyweight Champion operating out of Booneville, MS. On this episode, we talk with Marko about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Marko Harris on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markell.harris.5243/photos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markowrestles/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markodoesthings Watch the episode when Marko Harris wins the EPW Heavyweight title from Jason Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWF-NNpodrE&t=90s Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Extreme Pro Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/epwwrestlingms Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 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 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 WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	25 Nov 2024	Episode #150 Talk with Ed Moondog Morretti	01:23:05
Podcast with Ed Moondog Morretti On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Ed Morretti. Ed talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, San Francisco territory and more! 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 Website: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	29 Apr 2024	Episode #140 talk with Herb Simmons	01:07:45
Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He is most known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is known by many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb about FanFest II, SICW, and much more! Be a part of Fanfest II and order your tickets today! Website: https://sicw.org/ Follow Herb Simmons on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herb.simmons.5 Follow Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion/ Follow the St. Louis Hall of Fame: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlouiswrestlinghall 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	09 May 2022	Episode #48 Talk with Cary Silkin	01:02:16
Cary Silkin was a partner and became the owner of the Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) promotion from 2004 until 2011. He is still an ambassador for ROH. On this episode, Cary talks about his early life, getting involved in pro wrestling, the book he is writing about his life titled “Last Stop Penn Station”, his friendships he has developed with stars such as Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins and much more! You can follow Cary Silkin on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cary.silkin Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohcary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohcary/?hl=en Cary also has a podcast with Ian Riccaboni called Last Stop Penn Station: https://laststoppennstation.com/ or where ever you get your podcasts. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	07 Nov 2022	Episode #72 Talk with Reggie Harp	00:57:43
Reggie Harp is known as Mr. 6:05 and “The Belt Guy”. He has been a pro wrestling fan for many years. He has been to many matches, conventions and is well known among the wrestling fan nation. On this episode we talk to Reggie becoming a fan of pro wrestling, belt collecting, events he has attended and much more. You can follow Reggie Harp on the following Social Media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reggie.harp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reggieharp/ Twitter: @ReggieHarp 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	25 Jul 2022	Episode #58 Talk with Mark A Peterson	01:14:25
Mark A. Peterson was a freelance photographer for pro wrestling in the 1990’s. He has been around many of the legends of pro wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Mark about his childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, stories about his times at pro wrestling cards and much more. You can follow Mark A Peterson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mark.a.peterson.92 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	16 Jan 2023	Episode #82 Talk with Andrew "The Reinforcer" Anderson	00:41:04
Andrew “The Reinforcer” Anderson” has been a part of the pro wrestling world for over 25 years. He was discovered by Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and trained by Gino Caruso, Nikoli Volkoff and The Kodiak Bear. On this episode, “The Reinforcer” talks about growing up, getting into Rock N Roll, Monsters and working with legends like Kevin Sullivan, Greg Valentine, The Barbarian and much more! You can follow Andrew Anderson on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andrew.TheReinforcer.Anderson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewthewrestler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewthereinforcer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXeNmsXQvbtcWWLvZCcn_A?app=desktop&fbclid=IwAR0X_zLU1hJEjua5p_hCCvgbBvRW2zun2G3i1-nlWDmlRo3Nhc_tqktEAF0 Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/andrewanderson.html 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	11 Mar 2024	Episode #136 Remembering Paul "The Butcher" Vachon	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	31 Jul 2023	Episode #110 Talk with Joyce Paustian	01:03:53
Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. She has written book called My Ringside Seat To The AWA. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her book and hear some of the stories about Pro Wrestlers she was around in the AWA. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, 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. 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 You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 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 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/ WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	06 Nov 2023	Episode 125 Talk with Scott Hansen	00:44:24
“Handsome” Scott Hansen is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Scott about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Scott Hansen on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.hansen.129 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theescotthansen/ X: https://twitter.com/scotthansen33 Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 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 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 WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	18 Apr 2022	Episode #45 Talk with B Brian Blair	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	29 Aug 2022	Episode #62 Talk with Joyce Paustian	00:52:02
Joyce Paustian is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. She has been to hundreds of pro wrestling matches and is well known among the pro wrestlers. Joyce was a photographer for pro wrestling for many years and is still the official photographer for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. On this episode we talk to Joyce about her childhood, becoming a fan of pro wrestling, photographing pro wrestlers and events, receiving the Red Bastien Friendship Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, her upcoming book coming out and much more. You can follow Joyce Paustian on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.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/ 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	24 Apr 2023	Episode #96 Talk with Judie Azul	00:36:25
Judie Azul is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit and is the current MWA Women’s Champion. On this episode, we talk with Judie about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Judie Azul on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judieazul Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	04 Aug 2020	Episode #1 Talk with Greg Gagne (Part 1)	01:06:01
During the first ever episode, I will be talking to Greg Gagne. Greg is a two time AWA International Television Champion and one half of the two time AWA World Tag Team Championship Team the High Flyers. I will be discussing with Greg about what it was like growing up in a wrestling family, his experience going through his fathers pro wrestling camp, travelling experiences with other wrestlers and chemistry with other wrestlers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	13 Jun 2022	Episode #53 Talk with Ryan Pilkinton	00:35:55
Ryan Pilkinton has been an avid pro wrestling fan his whole life. He is currently the ring announcer for Mid States Wrestling out of Springfield, MO and Harrison, AR. On this episode, we talk to Ryan about his childhood, his pro wrestling collection, how he got involved in pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Ryan Pilkinton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.pilkinton.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/ 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	05 Feb 2024	Episode #131 Talk with Lord Ateu	00:48:46
On this episode, we talk with a member of the Rabid Empire, Lord Ateu. Ateu talks about growing up, getting into pro wrestling, training and much more! 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 Lord Ateu on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093302769798 X: https://twitter.com/LordAteu_010 Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO Mid States Wrestling now has a YouTube Channel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midstateswrestling 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	17 Jul 2023	Episode #109 Talk with Alan "Aerial American" Jefferson	00:42:08
The “Aerial American” Alan Jefferson is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. He is currently one half of the Mid States Tag Team Champions with Cannonball Matthews known as “The Fraternity”. On this episode, we talk with Alan about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Alan Jefferson on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088761764169 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanjeffersonwrestling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AerialAmerican Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/ WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	20 Feb 2023	Episode #87 Talk with "Polish" Joe Ciupik	01:02:43
On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Joe Ciupik about talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling, producing the AWA All Star Wrestling show and cohosting the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch and Chris Tubbs and much more! You can follow Joe Ciupik on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.ciupik AWA Unleashed Fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 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 PowetTown Wrestling figures information: Website: https://powertownwrestling.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowerTownWrestling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PowerTown Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	15 Apr 2024	Episode #138 Looking back at the NWA with George Schire	01:05:42
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to look back at the NWA from its inception in 1948 to its demise in the 1980s. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	05 Sep 2022	Episode #63 George Schire talks about Masked Superstars	01:00:54
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Masked SuperStars. George discusses the origin of why wrestlers wore masks and some of the more famous pro wrestling stars who wore them! 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/ 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	06 Feb 2023	Episode #85 Talk with Greg "Golden Boy" Anthony	00:47:05
The “Golden Boy” Greg Anthony has been wrestling on the independent circuit for 15 years. He has worked in many indie promotions including Traditional Championship Wrestling and is currently the promoter and wrestles in Pro Wrestling Mid South in West Tennessee. On this episode, we talk to Greg about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! If you are interested in finding more information on Pro Wrestling Mid-South, please go to: https://prowrestlingmidsouth.com/ You can follow Greg Anthony on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenboygreganthony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenboygreganthony/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenBoyGreg You can follow Pro Wrestling Mid South on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PWMidSouth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prowrestlingmidsouth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProMidsouth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PROWRESTLINGMIDSOUTH/videos If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to: https://prowrestlingmidsouth.com/wrestling-academy/ 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/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	24 Jan 2022	Episode #34 Talk with Chic Donovan	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	04 Feb 2023	Special episode: George Schire talks about Kenny "Sodbuster" Jay	00:57:14
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Kenny “Sodbuster” Jay and Kenny’s impact 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 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	21 Mar 2022	Episode #41 Talk with Greg Oliver	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	30 Jul 2021	Episode #19 Talk with Mac Davis	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	19 Jun 2023	Episode #105 Talk with Burt Cameron	00:46:39
“Men With Morals” Burt Cameron is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Burt about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Burt Cameron on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burtcameronwrestles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burtcameronwrestles/ Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/ WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	20 Nov 2021	Episode #28 Talk with Jerry Bostic	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	28 Oct 2024	Episode #149 Talk with Jumpin Jim Brunzell	00:49:30
On this episode, I talk with “Jumpin” Jim Brunzell. Jim talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, and more! 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 Jumpin Jim Brunzell’s book “MatLands” at Burb: https://www.blurb.com/b/6298514-matlands 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: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	07 Aug 2021	Episode #20 Talk with Kenny Casanova	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	27 Mar 2023	Episode #92 Talk with Fidel Sierra (Cuban Assassin)	00:55:15
Fidel Sierra was a rising star in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He is best known for his time in Portland, Florida WCW, and WWC. He is remembered mostly for teaming with Ricky Santana in the WCW and WWC. On this episode, we talk with Fidel and his manager/wife Fantasy about his training under Hiro Matsuda, going to Japan and working with Andre the Giant, why the tag team Los Especialistas never got the opportunity to hold the WCW World Tag Team Titles and much more! 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 Fidel Sierra on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fidel.sierra.395 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	22 May 2023	Episode #101 Talk with "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo	01:01:07
“Astonishing” Austin Mulitalo is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Austin about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Austin Mulitalo on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmTheMulitalo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theastonishingone/ Website: https://www.austinmulitalo.com/ Twitter: @IAmTheMulitalo Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/ WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	23 Oct 2023	Episode #123 George Schire talks about Nick Bockwinkel	01:04:02
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Nick Bockwinkel and his impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	21 Nov 2022	Episode #74 Talk with Jackson Black	00:36:18
Jackson Black is a rising star on the Independent Circuit. He was trained by Dr. Tom Pritchard and Glen Jacobs (Kane). Jackson is currently the Tennessee Heavyweight Champion in Universal Entertainment Wrestling (UWE) out of Knoxville, TN and also co hosts a weekly tv show with Joel Lawson and Mark Jindrak On this episode, we talk with Jackson about growing up, getting involved in pro wrestling, his training with two legends and much more!. You can follow Jackson Black on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePathOfBlack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_jackson_black/ and https://www.instagram.com/wrestle_talk_live/ Wrestle Talk Live link: https://linktr.ee/wrestle_talk_live Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/jacksonblack 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	27 Jun 2022	Episode #55 Talk with Johnny Dynamite	00:30:38
“The Lit Fuse” Johnny Dynamite is a rising star on the independent pro wrestling circuit. He and his tag team partner, “Your Girlfriends Favorite Wrestler” Johnny Lightening, known as “Toxic Masculinity” are the current WFC (Wrestling for a Cause) tag team champions. On this episode, We talk to Johnny about growing up in Arkansas, how he got in the business and much more! You can follow Johnny Dynamite on the following social media platforms: Facebook: Toxic Masculinity: https://www.facebook.com/ToxicMasculinityTeam Johnny Dynamite: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000072894313 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	25 Sep 2023	Episode #119 Talk with "Luscious" Lars Anderson/Larry Heiniemi	01:04:34
“Luscious” Lar Anderson/Larry Heiniemi was best known for his time in the AWA. He was a member of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, teamed with “Pretty Boy” Larry Hennig and Buddy Wolfe. On this episode, George Schire and I talk to Larry about growing up in MN., getting started in the pro wrestling business and hear some amazing stories. 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 Verne 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	09 Sep 2024	Episode #146 Talk with Wes Maidment	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	16 Oct 2023	Episode #122 Talk with Gary Michael Cappetta	00:42:43
Gary Michael Cappetta is one of the most recognized names as a ring announcer in the pro wrestling business. Gary worked for the Big Three (AWA, NWA, WWF) as well as WCW and ROH. He has also written a book titled: Bodyslams! Memoirs of a wrestling pitchman. On this episode, we talk to Gary about how he got into the business, his career as a Spanish teacher and much more! 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 the book: Bodyslams! Memoirs of a wrestling pitchman on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Bodyslams-Wrestling-Gary-Michael-Cappetta/dp/1550227092/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=637Am&content-id=amzn1.sym.5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca%3Aamzn1.symc.e5c80209-769f-4ade-a325-2eaec14b8e0e&pf_rd_p=5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca&pf_rd_r=H7NBJDPEP59XT4RT7WS3&pd_rd_wg=gJHW8&pd_rd_r=a9ff5607-941a-4f51-b597-d0e273b06561&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m You can follow Gary Michael Cappetta on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMC4Real Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garycappetta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryCappetta Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 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 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 WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	02 Jun 2021	Episode #14 Talk with Sal Rinauro	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	01 Aug 2022	Episode #59 Talk with George Schire on Florida Championship Wrestling	01:06:46
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about Florida Championship Wrestling during the territory era. We dive into the promoter of Florida Eddie Graham and his creative mind, The wrestling stars of Florida 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	24 Jun 2024	Episode #143 Talk with James Jeffries	00:55:37
On this episode, we talk with Impact Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion James Jeffries about his time in 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 James Jeffries on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.jeffries.505 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_jeffries84/ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	23 Jul 2021	Episode #18 Talk with Derrick Dukes	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	13 Aug 2021	Episode #21 Talk with Dustin Starr	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	14 Oct 2024	Episode #148 Talk with James Beard	00:54:26
On this episode, I talk with “The Third Man” James Beard. James talks about his latest project, working with Texas Style Wrestling and much more! 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 James Beard book titled “The Third Man: My Life and Times Inside the Ring and Out” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Man-Life-Times-Inside/dp/149477397X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Pzef0&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=G1W0T1R774VES5ERJHND&pd_rd_wg=zPqy9&pd_rd_r=94dc91f7-3935-4273-aa8a-8603f232b6b7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi If you would like to look at Texas Style Wrestling on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasStyleWrestling You can follow James Beard on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beard1951 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beard3458/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesbeard10 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: https://joycepaustian.com/ Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	19 Sep 2022	Episode #65 Talk with Chris Tubbs	00:37:41
On this episode, the cohost of the self-proclaimed preeminent AWA podcast, Chris Tubbs talks about growing up, watching pro wrestling and developing the podcast called “AWA Unleashed” which is cohosted with the “Voice of Minnesota Wrestling” Mick Karch. You can follow Chris Tubbs on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.tubbs1 AWA Unleashed Fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635754817644851 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/ 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	17 Oct 2022	Episode #70 Talk with Tim "The Natural Born Villain" Rockwell	00:54:59
The “Natural Born Villain” Tim Rockwell has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and is the promoter and wrestles for Wrestling For A Cause promotion. On this episode, we talk to Tim about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, why he started Wrestling For A Cause promotion and much more! You can follow Tim Rockwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillainRockwell You can follow Wrestling For A Cause on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingForACause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfcprime/ 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	12 Dec 2022	Episode #78 Talk with Stephen E	00:57:57
Stephen E has been wrestling on the independent circuit many years. He is known as the “Manager of Champions”. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and SICW (Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling). He also manages in the Wrestling For A Cause promotion and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Stephen about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his management skills and much more! Upcoming Events for Mid States Wrestling: Sunday, December 18th at the Relics Center in Springfield, MO please go to https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/product/live-event-tickets-springfield-mo-sunday-december-18th-2022-at-6pm/114?cs=true&cst=custom for ticket information. If you are interested in purchasing items from Mid States Wrestling please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the Official Merchandise tab at the top center of the page. You can follow Stephen Espinoza on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.espinoza.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleotusvandamn/ You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/midstateswrestling/ You cam follow SICW on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sicw_professional_wrestling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SICWWrestling If you are interested in becoming involved in professional wrestling, please go to: www.mswtickets.com and click on the training & seminars tab in the upper right-hand corner of the home page. You can also email Jason at: mswstaff@yahoo.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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	04 Jun 2021	Episode # 15 Talk with David Marquez	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	14 Feb 2022	Episode #36 Talk with Barry Darsow	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	19 Dec 2022	Episode #79 Talk with Scott Romer	00:45:40
On this episode, we talk with legendary photographer Scott Romer. Scott talks about growing up in Indiana, as a teenager, going to matches and taking pictures of wrestlers and selling them, his relationship with Dick the Bruiser, writing his book When it Was: My life on both sides of the camera and much more! You can follow Scott Romer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.romer.5 You can purchase Scott Romer’s book a few ways: a. Message Scott on Facebook and tell him you want to buy a copy of the book. Once it is purchased, Scott will autograph the book and pay for the shipping. b. At Amazon (book will not be autographed) https://www.amazon.com/When-Was-Life-Sides-Camera/dp/B09WCDQH1X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NX1W1I0PWEP6&keywords=Scott+Romer&qid=1669853719&sprefix=scott+romer%2Caps%2C150&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/ 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	15 Jan 2024	Episode #129 Talk with "Sunny The California Girl" Patricia Summerland	00:54:36
On this episode, we talk with the original Sunny “The California Girl” Patricia Summerland. Trisha talks about growing up, her modeling career, GLOW, the CAC, and much more! 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 Patricia Summerland on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrisha.summerland; https://www.facebook.com/SunnyGlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciasummerland/ If you are interested in purchasing items from Patricia, please go to her Facebook page and PM: https://www.facebook.com/patrisha.summerland 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	16 May 2022	Episode #49 Talk with Kevin Sullivan	00:57:42
Kevin Sullivan is considered to be one of the best minds and competitor in the pro wrestling business. He is most remembered as the Prince of Darkness, leader of the Varsity Club and the Dungeon of Doom. On this episode we talk to Kevin about his childhood, getting into the pro wrestling business, being a booker 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	10 Oct 2022	Episode #68 George Schire talks about Tag Team Wrestling	01:07:36
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk tag team wrestling, the impact it had on the industry as well as some of his favorite teams. 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/ 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	26 Sep 2022	Episode #66 Talk with Kelly Slaughter	00:31:09
Kelly Slaughter is the daughter of WWE legend and Hall of Famer SGT Slaughter. Kelly is an avid fitness enthusiast and works with Spartan training. On this episode, we talk to Kelly about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more! You can follow Kelly Slaughter on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077854864151 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slaughterdaughterofficial/?fbclid=IwAR2Foms4u4ys2v2NrUs3mHlqX2CjVaVP_5dZsSMprvgz-ZLifkHRKq4a0ok YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SlaughterDaughterOfficial Information about SPARTAN Training: https://www.spartan.com/?fbclid=IwAR3buREIH0p9Pfwu6UAJGg41GhfbPzx_EGSeqgNzDCzZlbsZUCYibhZbJQc 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	18 Mar 2024	Episode #137 Talk with Jon Finkel	01:00:36
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and I talk with Jon Finkel. Jon has written a book titled: MACHO MAN The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage. We talk to Jon about his experience writing the book, some stories about The Macho Man, and much more! Jon’s book will be released on April 2nd 2024. You can pre order the book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Macho-Man-Untamed-Unbelievable-Savage/dp/1770417583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9A8YR8FD9O94&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ir80P7Goskef1sC19zi0UjVm1qqLgWV1XInYYx_zejNZI8INzUzrMLKc2P8vJ1du4oWu67TVMltwgZ7cjRu9qtmGueUnjzXFE9HUVdjT9_LFSQw3QdmGeZxdYW121vBfH0seNoAqEFnhTAvh5EqrifE5NoCvdZ2b39_evoh6fjCUoYc0hlAQFOy_N3s5mlrG0TqqgwqW86cTGR639yGPYfYAloHdoXghga5nMJHheZs.CdNMHhLxmOwyxMKW82UPdbVwDUsu3shzmOYfadivN3Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jon+Finkel&qid=1710521530&sprefix=jon+finkel%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 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 contact Jon Finkel on the following social media platforms: Website: www.jonfinkel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonFinkelAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon_finkel/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfinkel/?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile X: https://twitter.com/Jon_Finkel Jon also has a newsletter called Books & Biceps you can subscribe to at: Website: https://jonfinkel.com/books-and-biceps/ 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/ 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. Website: www.joycepaustian.com 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	11 Jul 2022	Episode #56 Talk with Brian R Solomon	00:42:28
Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Brian about growing up in Brooklyn, writing articles for PWI and Inside the Ropes, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more! You can follow Brian R. Solomon on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsolomon Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianRSolomon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianrsolomon/ Brian also has a podcast called Shut Up and Wrestle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-wrestle-with-brian-solomon/id1607212530 or where ever you get your podcasts. You can purchase “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life of Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Fire-Unbelievable-Real-Life-Wrestlings-ebook/dp/B09MXGR9WV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=377ZXQ9H8A1TV&keywords=Brian+R+Solomon&qid=1657036970&sprefix=brian+r+solomon%2Caps%2C128&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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	30 Jan 2023	Episode #84 Talk with George Schire about the Big Three Wrestling promotions (AWA. NWA, WWWF) from the 1960's through the 1980's	01:26:03
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Big Three Promotions (AWA, NWA, WWF) of the 1960’s thru the 1980”s and their impact on pro wrestling today. 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	18 Jul 2022	Episode #57 Talk with Sal Anthony Corrente	01:00:58
Sal Corrente is an author, referee and pro wrestling fan. Sal has worked with many of the greats of pro wrestling and was the creator of WrestleReunion. He also wrote a book titled: Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Legend. Brian R. Solomon is a former writer for WWE magazine and has authored or co-authored wrestling books including his latest “Blood and Fire” The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik. On this episode, we talk to Sal about growing up in Yonkers, his time as a referee, his interactions with pro wrestlers and much more! You can follow Sal Corrente on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalCorrente Twitter: https://twitter.com/salcorrente Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salcorrente/ You can purchase Bruno Sammartino: The Autobiography of Wrestling’s Living Lend on Amazon at: Black & White Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living/dp/1729634346/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1JJ5ZJB130QA5&keywords=Sal+Corrente&qid=1657049767&sprefix=sal+corrente%2Caps%2C636&sr=8-2 Color Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Bruno-Sammartino-Autobiography-Wrestlings-Living/dp/1792104804/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1JJ5ZJB130QA5&keywords=Sal+Corrente&qid=1657049767&sprefix=sal+corrente%2Caps%2C636&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/ 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	02 May 2022	Episode #47 Talk with Barbara Goodish	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	04 Mar 2024	Episode #135 George Schire talks about feuds	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	05 Jun 2023	Episode #103 Talk with George Schire on Pro Wrestling Ratings	01:08:03
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about how the Wrestlers and Teams were rated by the magazines both pre and Apter Mags and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, 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. If you are interested in joining the Wrestling Fans International Association (WFIA) or finding out more information, please go to: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067 Email: info@braddrake.net You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IYGADAP Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	18 Sep 2023	Episode #118 Talk with Ian Douglass	00:39:48
Ian Douglass is a journalist, author and contributor to several publications including Cracked Magazine, Ringer, Men’s Health, and others. He has authored or co-authored several books including his latest book:Keirn Chronicles Volume One: The Fabulous Life of Steve Keirn. On this episode, Ian talks about growing up in Detroit, becoming a pro wrestling fan, writing about pro wrestlers and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, 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 books by Ian Douglass on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ian-Douglass/author/B07XC9TNFC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You can follow Ian Douglass on the following social media platforms: Website: https://iandouglass.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ian.douglass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmacdouglass/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/StreamGlass 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 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	25 Apr 2022	Episode #46 Talk with George Schire on Old School Wrestling	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	02 Feb 2021	Episode #9 Talk with Nikita Koloff	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	23 Jan 2023	Episode #83 Talk with Attila Kahn (Dennis McHawes)	01:01:09
Dennis McHawes “Attila Khan” has been wrestling on the independent circuit for almost 30 years. He has worked in many indie promotions and is best known in Herb Simmons Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW). He also wrestles for Mid States Wrestling, New Breed Wrestling and other independent promotions. On this episode, we talk to Dennis about growing up, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his time with Harley Race, his ability and style of promoting pro wrestling and much more! You can follow Attila Kahn on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAttilaKhan Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcHawes You can follow SICW on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sicw_professional_wrestling/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/sicwexplosion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SICWWrestling Website: https://sicw.org/ You can follow New Breed Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/newbreedmo You can follow Mid States Wrestling on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling Website: https://mid-states-promotions.square.site/ 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/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	21 Feb 2022	Episode #37 Talk with COL DeBeers	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	22 Jan 2024	Episode #130 Talk with Dred Roberts	00:42:05
On this episode, we talk with a member of the Rabid Empire, Dred Roberts. Dred talks about growing up, getting into pro wrestling, training and much more! 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 Dred Roberts on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088598121134 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dredroberts_dnr?fbclid=IwAR2L3H_UwFNkyYz6q-Q7Rg5IU5cXXczG3mQ-Rotun-pvZFZvtlELp41O_ek X:https://twitter.com/DNR_KC?fbclid=IwAR2FFZYEYVGQY1X036xwCHMTMf_uS1ZV0NFdJcGxPn9Rpm2I_liwiF-6GwM 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	29 May 2023	Episode #102 Talk with Gerry Brisco	00:54:15
On this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tagteam wrestling Gerry Brisco. Gerry is a two time NWA World Tag Team Champion with his brother Jack Briscoand has held many other singles and tag team titles. Gerry talks about growing up in Oklahoma, getting started in the business and much more! 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 Gerry Brico on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerald.brisco1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefgbrisco/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fgbrisco Watch Gerry and JBL’s podcast: Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnlayfieldshow Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/ WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	06 Mar 2023	Episode #89 Talk with Jacques Rougeau (The Mountie)	00:54:24
Jacques Rougeau is one of the best knowm Canadian pro wrestlers of the 1980’s and 90’s. He is best known for his time in the WWF with his brother Raymond as the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, The Mountie, and one half of the Quebecers with Carl Oullet. On this episode, we talk to Jacques about his family, his beginnings in the pro wrestling business, being in the WWF, his wrestling academy and partnership with Nightmare Factory operated by Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall and much more! You can follow Jacques Rougeau on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063302674793 For more information and to check out Jacques Rougeau’s Wrestling Academy: Website: English https://www.lutteacademie.ca/en/the-wrestlers/ French https://www.lutteacademie.ca/les-lutteurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LutteAcademie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvUrIHQZeggnnlSisqf2iA For more information on the Nightmare Factory: Website: https://nightmarefactoryga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightmarefactoryga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightmarefactoryga/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NF_Training Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	21 Jul 2021	Episode #17 Talk with Nacho Berrera	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	08 May 2023	Episode #98 Talk with "Unbreakable bad Boy" Justin Lee	01:13:11
Justin Lee has been a part of the pro wrestling independent circuit off and on for 20 years. He currently wrestles for Wrestling For a Cause (WFC) out of Oklahoma. On this episode, we talk to Justin about getting into pro wrestling, his WWE call up and much more! 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 “Unbreable Bad Boy” Justin Lee on the following social media platforms: Website: https://www.justinrules.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenArrowBadBoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakablejustinlee/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenarrowbadboy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brokenarrowbadboy Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	12 Aug 2024	Episode #144 Talk about George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame with George Schire	00:58:40
On this episode, we talk with Pro Wrestling Historian about the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame! Please support our campaign for the publishing of the biography book about the life of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne titled: VERNE: Inside & Outside the Ropes. To make a donation, please go to https://gofund.me/639e8ce9 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 Verne 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 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 Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George SchireYou 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=8-4A.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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	03 Mar 2021	Episode #10 Talk with Sam Houston	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	28 Aug 2023	Episode #114 Talk with Lucky P Larson, Esquire Manager of the Stars	00:40:16
Lucky P Larson, Esquire “Manager of Stars” is a manager on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. On this episode, we talk with Lucky about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps TShirt, 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 Lucky P Larson, Esquire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAluckyplarson Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	03 Apr 2023	Episode #93 Talk with George Schire about the Wrestling Fans International Association (WFIA)	00:43:03
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Wrestling Fans International Association and its impact on po wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more! If you are interested in joining the WFIA or finding out more information, please go to: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142106805126067 Email: info@braddrake.net 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IYGADAP Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	07 Mar 2022	Episode #39 Talk with Darla Staggs	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	20 Jun 2022	Episode #54 Talk with George Schire on the Background of Wrestling	01:00:43
On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about background of wrestling We dive into the creation of the territories, Why Vern Gagne never won the NWA World title, Bob Backlund, Adrian Adonis 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	17 Jan 2022	Episode #33 Talk with Roscoe Monroe	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	04 Dec 2023	Episode #127 Talk with Nigel Rabid	01:00:48
On this episode, we talk with pro wrestling manager “Guvnor” Nigel Rabid. Nigel talks about moving to Texas from England, Star Wars, how he got involved in pro wrestling and much more! 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 Nigel Rabid on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealNigelRabid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenigelrabid/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NigelRabid X: https://twitter.com/nigelrabid Go out and support your local Independent Pro Wrestling Promotions: Texas Style Wrestlng (TSW): https://tswplus.com/ Mid States Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	12 Feb 2024	Episode #132 George Schire talks about the Pacific Northwest Territory	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	17 Apr 2023	Episode #95 Talk with "Smokin Ace" Luke Langley	00:34:42
Luke Langley is a star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit and is the current Mid States Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. On this episode, we talk with Luke about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 Luke Langley on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.langley.921 Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	30 May 2022	Episode #51 Talk with the Iceman (Howard Moritz)	00:40:42
The Iceman has been wrestling on the independent circuit for a number of years. He has worked I many indie promotions and is best known in Mid States Wrestling and New Breed Wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Howard about growing up in Missouri, how he got involved in pro wrestling, his friendship with the Space Cowboy Jason Jones, wrestlers he had chemistry with in the ring and much more! You can follow Howard Moritz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hmoritz 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	02 Oct 2023	Episode #120 Talk with Paige Von Hess Sutherland	00:55:30
Paige Von Hess Sutherland is the daughter of the Wrestling legend Kurt Von Hess. On this episode, we talk to Paige about growing up in a pro wrestling family and much more! You can follow Paige Von Hess Sutherland on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paige.vonhesssutherland 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 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 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	23 May 2022	Episode #50 Talk with Herb Simmons	00:58:31
Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He is most known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is known by many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb about growing up in East St. Louis, getting involved in pro wrestling and much more! Follow Herb Simmons on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herb.simmons.5 Follow Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion/ Follow the St. Louis Hall of Fame: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlouiswrestlinghall 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/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	04 Apr 2022	Episode #43 Talk with Keith Elliot Greenberg	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	13 Nov 2021	Episode #27 Another Talk with George Schire	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	10 Apr 2023	Episode #94 Talk with "Silverback" Joe Helms	00:48:21
Joe Helms has been a part of the pro wrestling independent circuit for a little more than two years! Prior his pro wrestling career, Joe played arena football. On this episode, we talk with Joe about how he got into the pro wrestling business, his time in arena football, working with the “Manager of Champions” Stephen E and much more! 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 Joe Helms on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.helms.378 Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	03 Nov 2021	Episode #26 Talk with Brian Thompson	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	02 Jan 2023	Episode #81 Talk with Denny Brown	01:38:26
Downtown Denny Brown was a junior heavyweight pro wrestler. He was a three time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and worked with many of the greats. On this episode, We talk to The Denny about his childhood, how he got started in pro wrestling, working with Mike Davis and much more! You can follow Denny Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denny.brown.5817 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	20 Mar 2023	Episode #91 Talk with Erik Watts	01:13:41
Erik Watts was a rising star in the pro wrestling business from the early 1990’s until the mid 2000’s and is the son of the legendary “Cowboy” Bill Watts. On this episode, we talk to Erik about growing up in wrestling, family receiving death threats, college at Louisville, expectations of being a second generation pro wrestler, his time in WCW, WWF and TNA, his friendship with DDP (Diamond Dallas Page) and much more! 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 Erik Watts on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watts.erik If you are interested in finding more information about DDP Yoga: Website: https://ddpyoga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDPYOGA/ Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	28 Feb 2022	Episode #38 Talk with George Schire on the Houston Territory	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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	26 Nov 2021	Episode #29 Talk with Leland Race	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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	07 Sep 2020	Episode #3 Talk with Jim Brunzell	01:43:58
In this episode, we talk with one of the legends of tag team wrestling Jumpin Jim Brunzell. Jim is a two time AWA World Tag Team Champion as one half of the High Flyers with Greg Gagne, a two time Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion and was one half the WWF tag team know as the Killer Bees with B Brian Blair. Jim talks about how he grew up in a military family and how he played for the Minnesota Gophers as a walk on athlete. He also discusses about Vern Gagne's Wrestling camp and the famous class of 1972 which he was a part of. Jim also talks about wrestlers he worked with and promotions he worked for like the AWA and WWF. We also discuss managers and broadcasters Jim enjoyed working with. Finally, we talk about the difference in pro wrestling today versus when he started, his book Matlands, his induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Class of 2013 Frank Gotch Award and what Jim is doing now. I encourage you to read Jim's book titled MatLands. Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing the book: https://www.blurb.com/b/6298514-matlands. I welcome your comments in the message window on the anchor websitehttps://anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3. Enjoy!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	27 May 2024	Episode #142 Talk with Brittani Houghtlen	00:41:19
On this episode, Brittani Houghtlen talks about growing up in Ohio, getting into pro wrestling and much more! 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 Brittani Houghtlen on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LookItsBrittani Instagram: lookitsbrittani X: lookitsbrittani TikTok: brittnthebrit 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	13 Mar 2023	Episode #90 Talk with Jonard Solie	01:03:39
Jonard Solie. Jonard is the son of the legendary “Dean” of pro wrestling announcers, Gordon Solie. On this episode, we talk to the Jonard about growing up, meeting and hanging out with pro wrestling legends, his father’s legacy and much more! You can follow Jonard Solie on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonard.solie If you would like to contact The Cauliflower Alley Club about giving out an announcer’s award named after Gordon Solie, this is their contact information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caulifloweralleyclub.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/CACReunion Email: caulifloweralleyclub1965@gmail.com Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	09 Apr 2021	Episode #11 Talk with Ken Patera (Part 1)	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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	07 Sep 2023	Episode #116 George Schire on Sheik Adnan Alkaissy	01:08:26
On this special episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the late Sheik Adnan Alkaissy and his impact on pro wrestling fans in the 1970’s through the 1980’s and much more! 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 Adnan Alkaissy’s book: The Sheikh of Baghdad: Tales of Celebrity and Terror from Pro Wrestling's General Adnan at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sheikh-Baghdad-Celebrity-Wrestlings-General/dp/1572437308 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	26 May 2021	Episode #13 Talk with Bruce Wirt	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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
	07 Aug 2023	Episode #111 Talk with Cannonball Mathews	00:32:28
Cannonball Mathews is a rising star on the Independent pro wrestling independent circuit. He is currently one half of the Mid States Tag Team Champions with the “Arial American” Alan Jefferson known as “The Fraternity”. On this episode, we talk with Cannonball about how he got into the pro wrestling business, working with other pro wrestlers and promotions, and much more! 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 CannonBall Mathews on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084897113074 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannonball_mathews_/ Get out and support your local Pro Wrestling Independent Promotions: Mid States Wrestling (Harrison, AR): https://www.facebook.com/midstateswrestling New Breed Wrestling (Eldon, MO): https://www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO SICW (St. East Carondelet, IL): https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingExplosion MWA Pro Wrestling (Kansas City): https://www.facebook.com/MWAMIdwest Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button 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 Parler: https://parler.com/BumpsNThumps 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 If you give a Dad a podcast information: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MfKFsRsq0MzKr1mXwX6v0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IYGADAP/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveadadapodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadPodcast11 Superfriends Signature information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperFriendsSignatures Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperFriendsDH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfriendsdh/ WFIA information: Website: www.thewfia.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support

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