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Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!

In this month's episode, Andy is joined by two fantastic guests to discuss not only the career of Ivan Koloff, but also his lasting impact as a stand up human being in the wacky world of professional wrestling!

Benny Scala joined the program to discuss his incredible piece on Ivan Koloff which you can find here: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/ivan-koloff/

You can also listen to Benny and his co-host Dan often on the Dan and Benny In The Ring podcast: https://danandbenny.podbean.com/

Join their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny/

Great friend of the show and returning guest Evan Ginzburg is back to discuss all things Ivan Koloff! Please read Evan's article on Koloff here: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/ivan-koloff-wwe-hall-of-fame/

Also, please make sure to check out Evans' incredible archives at: https://www.facebook.com/EvanGinzburgsOldSchoolWrestlingMemories

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Grappling With Canada needs your help!! Visit https://linktr.ee/GrapplingWithCanada for ways to donate to the program!

Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!

This episode is a special year end and update episode! Originally broadcast on the Grappling With Canada YouTube page (you can visit it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/zooPwjClGU4?si=dMUrlje4P5rHX_oc )

For the guest appearances that Andy referenced:

1. The Sunday Night Army: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-questions-with-podcasters-pt-2/id1495216162?i=1000633720957
2. National Wrestling Clippings Alliance: https://youtu.be/UjrrDL6fyFM?si=bgPCumOqjdLOp_-K
3. Wrestling With The Truth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-61-grumpy-old-men/id1575261957?i=1000564613952

Also, don't forget to visit the Sportzwire Radio, an excellent place for many sports related programming, including Grappling With Canada: https://sportzwireradio.org/

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Grappling With Canada needs your help!!Visit https://linktr.ee/GrapplingWithCanada for ways to donate to the program!Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!In this month's episode, Andy is joined by three special guests as we have a sobering discussion regarding the incident just outside of Lewisporte, NL which claimed three lives in 1988. 35 years later, it's time for the truth to be revealed.Please be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! (Hopefully 5 Stars!!)You can now pick up a shirt with proceeds going to charity!www.grapplingwithcanada.threadless.comYou can now also buy me a coffee (or a beer!) to support the show at:www.buymeacoffee.com/grapplingDon't forget to support our show sponsor Manscaped by shopping at www.manscaped.com and use the promo code "GWC" for 20% off your purchase AND free shipping!

Grappling With Canada needs your help!!Visit https://linktr.ee/GrapplingWithCanada for ways to donate to the program!Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!In this months episode, The Taxman is joined by Wes Maidment as we discuss the Ontario WIldman Dave McKigney!Find the NWCA podcast here: (9) NWCA Podcast - YouTubeFind the NWCA Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontariowrestlingclippingsofthepast/Please be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! (Hopefully 5 Stars!!)You can now pick up a shirt with proceeds going to charity!www.grapplingwithcanada.threadless.comYou can now also buy me a coffee (or a beer!) to support the show at:www.buymeacoffee.com/grapplingDon't forget to support our show sponsor Manscaped by shopping at www.manscaped.com and use the promo code "GWC" for 20% off your purchase AND free shipping!

Grappling With Canada needs your help!!Visit https://linktr.ee/GrapplingWithCanada for ways to donate to the program!Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!In this months episode, The Taxman is joined by excellent guests as we uncover the story of The Great Antonio!David Williams from Fireside Canada joined the program to discuss the mythology and lore of the French Canadian strongman! Find his incredible work here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UzQtNkmJiXnWUwoIG5d1A?si=513a667bde72463aReturning Champion Javier Ojst is back as we discuss The Great Antonio's antics in Japan! Find his incredible article on The Great Antonio here: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/great-antonio-antonio-inoki/I would also strongly suggest you to check out the McCord Steward Museum in Montreal, find the link here: https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/blog/grand-antonio/Please be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! (Hopefully 5 Stars!!)You can now pick up a shirt with proceeds going to charity!www.grapplingwithcanada.threadless.comYou can now also buy me a coffee (or a beer!) to support the show at:www.buymeacoffee.com/grapplingDon't forget to support our show sponsor Manscaped by shopping at www.manscaped.com and use the promo code "GWC" for 20% off your purchase AND free shipping!

Grappling With Canada needs your help!!

Visit https://linktr.ee/GrapplingWithCanada for ways to donate to the program!

Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!

In this months episode, The Taxman is joined by Greg Oliver as we discuss one of the most controversial individuals from Canadian Pro Wrestling history,

You can find Greg's article on Bob Sweetan here:

https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2017/02/24/bruiser-bob-sweetan-leaves-a-complicated-legacy/

Please be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! (Hopefully 5 Stars!!)

You can now pick up a shirt with proceeds going to charity!

www.grapplingwithcanada.threadless.com

You can now also buy me a coffee (or a beer!) to support the show at:

www.buymeacoffee.com/grappling

Don't forget to support our show sponsor Manscaped by shopping at www.manscaped.com and use the promo code "GWC" for 20% off your purchase AND free shipping!

Season 2 has come and gone, and what a Season it's been!

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We're ending it off with a BANG featuring an All-Star lineup of special guests! We discuss some exciting Canadian History projects from this year, and in the near future! We also discuss a Canadian Hall Of Fame, the importance of "stick men", the ethics of using dark stories to promote programming, and much more!

Please leave a 5 Star rating and review where possible, it really helps the show!

You can find information about all the guests here:

Steven Verrier - www.stevenverrier.com

Greg Oliver - www.slamwrestling.net / www.oliverbooks.ca

Jamie Greer - www.twitter.com/ForAllGreerkind

BC Hunter - www.facebook.com/WrestlingWithTheTruth

Dr. Marty Goldstein - www.thej.ca

Heath McCoy - www.twitter.com/vanheathen

Javier Ojst - https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/javier/

Grappling With Canada needs your help!!

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Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!

In this months episode, The Taxman is joined by special guests to take a deep dive look at "The Golden Greek" John an Brother Chris Tolos, the Canadian Wrecking Crew!

Dr. Mike Lano is back on the program to discuss all things Tolos brothers! He discusses running their fan club, John's feud with "Classy" Freddie Blassie, the impact on California, and so much more!

Evan Ginzbug joins the program to talk all things John Tolos! We discuss how Evan first came across Tolos, his favorite memories of John, and so much more! You can find Evan's Pro Wrestling Stories page here: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/evan/

Please be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! (Hopefully 5 Stars!!)

You can now pick up a shirt with proceeds going to charity!

www.grapplingwithcanada.threadless.com

You can now also buy me a coffee (or a beer!) to support the show at:

www.buymeacoffee.com/grappling

Don't forget to support our show sponsor Manscaped by shopping at www.manscaped.com and use the promo code "GWC" for 20% off your purchase AND free shipping!