Episodios

  • Winnipeg, March 30, 1980
    Mar 30 2026

    Welcome to a special collaboration episode of Grappling With Canada!

    You can find the video version of this program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjrrDL6fyFM&t=466s

    Friend of the show Wes Maiment joined the program to discuss a fantastic AWA wrestling card from Winnipeg on March 30, 1980! It was a fantastic conversation that you won't want to miss!

    You can find the NWCA Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nationalwrestlingclippingalliance/

    Questions, comments, or concerns? Email me at sixsidepod@gmail.com, I read and respond to everything that gets sent!

    Don't forget to join the Canadian Professional Wrestling Facebook group here: Canadian Professional Wrestling History | Facebook

    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

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Wrestling And Everything Coast To Coast
    Sep 4 2025

    Please find the original source video here, and subscribe: https://youtu.be/8zH1gZggKzo?si=W4DnoP644u7RMn81

    Welcome to a special presentation! I was honored to be a guest on the Wrestling And Everything Coast To Coast program featuring Russ Jackson, Mike Lano and good friend of the show Evan Ginzburg. It was a fantastic conversation that I hope you enjoy!

    Questions, comments, or concerns? Email me at sixsidepod@gmail.com, I read and respond to everything that gets sent!

    Don't forget to join the Canadian Professional Wrestling Facebook group here: Canadian Professional Wrestling History | Facebook

    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

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Remembering "IMMORTAL" Hulk Hogan
    Jul 27 2025

    Saturday, July 26th at 8pm CST we honoured the Immortal Hulk Hogan on our YouTube channel for the Grappling With Canada podcast. Various guests joined me for a fascinating conversation, and a quite cathartic one at that for many of us.

    My fantastic guests, and where to find them:

    Evan Ginzburg: https://x.com/evan_ginzburg/status/1916986478976024972 https://www.facebook.com/evan.ginzburg https://www.facebook.com/share/14K1aLvtW4c/ https://a.co/d/hpGKuCl

    Benny Scala: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/hulk-hogan-awa-championship/

    BC Hunter: https://youtube.com/@wrestlingwiththe80s?si=DgMDmqWOkYlPuxWR

    Dr. Marty Goldstein: https://x.com/TGCTS?s=09 https://actionline.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/TGCTS/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

    You can email me with comments, questions, or comments sixsidepod@gmail.com.

    Don't forget to join the Canadian Professional Wrestling History Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19VKBMsvde/

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    2 h y 18 m
  • "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff - A Shamefull Hall Of Fame Snub
    Jan 15 2024

    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 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

    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!

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    2 h y 27 m
  • Season 3 Finale Special!
    Dec 12 2023

    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/

    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!

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Lewisporte, NL - July 4, 1988
    Jul 1 2023

    ****LISTENER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED****

    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!

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    1 h y 43 m
  • Remembering 'The Bearman' Dave McKigney
    Jun 30 2023

    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!

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    1 h y 21 m
  • The Great Antonio - Le Grand Antonio
    May 1 2023

    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!

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    2 h y 14 m