In the second half of our conversation with wrestling journalist, historian and author Greg Oliver, we move away from the squared circle and onto the ice.

Greg talks about his other great sporting obsession, hockey, and how it has shaped a huge part of his writing career. We get into his books on goaltenders, enforcers and some of the more unusual characters in hockey history, as well as his latest book, Game Day.

Much like his wrestling work, Greg's hockey writing is really about the people behind the reputations. He discusses interviewing players such as Terry Sawchuk and Wade Belak, looking beyond fighting and statistics, and trying to understand the lives and personalities that can disappear behind sporting mythology.

Along the way, we talk about hockey fighting, masculinity, colourful characters, strange stories and why the most interesting part of sporting history is often the bit that never made the box score.

We're back each and every month for another deep dive into the world of shorts and spandex. Check us out on Twitter/X @GettingColour or email us at gettingcolour@gmail.com

Yours in Wrestling,

Conor & Jeff

We're back each and every month for another deep dive into the world of shorts and spandex. Check us out on Twitter/X @GettingColour or email us at gettingcolour@gmail.com

Yours in Wrestling,

Conor & Jeff

In the first of a two-part conversation, Jeff and Conor are joined by wrestling journalist, historian and author Greg Oliver.

Greg takes us from the Canadian Wrestling Report he created while still in high school through the rise and eventual closure of SLAM! Wrestling. He talks about learning the business, mentoring other writers and earning the trust of wrestlers and their families.

The conversation also explores the less visible side of wrestling journalism. Greg discusses writing obituaries, helping families after a wrestler’s death, dealing with disputed memories and recording the lives of people the industry might otherwise forget.

Along the way, there are plenty of stories about Canadian wrestling, colourful characters, strange assignments and the unexpected places a life spent writing about wrestling can take you.

We're back each and every month for another deep dive into the world of shorts and spandex. Check us out on Twitter/X @GettingColour or email us at gettingcolour@gmail.com

Yours in Wrestling,

Conor & Jeff

This week Conor and Jeff continue their discussions on the many faces and phases of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan from his WWF and WCW/NWO days to his last intiative in promoting all American wrestling

We're back each and every month for another deep dive into the world of shorts and spandex. Check us out on Twitter/X @GettingColour or email us at gettingcolour@gmail.com

Yours in Wrestling,

Conor & Jeff