Charting The Territories Podcast

Sep 23 2021 23 ep. 70 mins 616

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A Data Based Look At Wrestling History

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Episode 16: Pez Dispensers, Twisted Sisters, Cauliflower Alleys & Dog Shit

Sep 23 2021 105 mins

This month Al Getz & Jon Boucher look at the summer of 1973 and the winter of 1965 in the McGuirk territory. Discussions of Tank Morgan, Pez Whatley, Bill Ash, Treach Phillips, Kurt Von Steiger, and many others. Plus, Al’s first Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, Jon runs into a noted wrestling personality at Citi Field, and much more! Charting the Territories is a production of

Case #3: The Curious Case of Mr. Szabo (PART I)

Sep 09 2021 22 mins

Rogue wrestling historian Al Getz begins what he thought would be a simple experiment to see if he could figure out the identity of a masked wrestler from 1963. In part 1 of this multi-part mystery, Al explains the circumstances around this wrestler, discusses his methodology, and builds a profile. Wrestling History Mysteries is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

Episode 15: A Balanced Diet of Babyfaces

Aug 26 2021 112 mins

Whether you like pork chops, candy, or “oates”, the McGuirk/Watts territory had you covered in the 3rd quarter of 1977. This month Al Getz & Jon Boucher discuss that time period as well as the 4th quarter of 1964 featuring the NWA World Junior Heavyweight champ being chased by 3 former champs. Also part 2 of Al’s interview with Mississippi promoter Gil Culkin. Charting th

Stats 101 Lesson #3: Texarkana Arkansas

Aug 12 2021 17 mins

This month on Stats 101, Al Getz discusses his trip to the Arkansas State Archives in Little Rock as part of his never-ending quest to find heretofore undocumented house show records. What did he find and how did he find it? He also talks a little bit about the new Frequent Partners and Frequent Opponents stats that he debuted last month. Stats 101 is a production of the Arcadian V

Episode 14: Threat Level Midnight Express

Jul 22 2021 95 mins

Join Al Getz & Jon Boucher as they look at Mid-South in the summer of 1981 and the McGuirk territory in the summer of 1964. Is Al brave (foolish?) enough to give an honest appraisal of a not-so-good novel written by the master of the sugar hold? Also, they discuss The Grappler, Chuck Karbo, Dutch Savage, Ann Casey, Paul Orndorff and much more. Charting the Territories is a prod

Stats 101 Lesson #2: Montgomery Alabama

Jul 08 2021 21 mins

Listen as Al Getz discusses the new Frequent Opponents and Partners statistics that he created to quantify wrestling feuds. He also discusses his recent trip to the Alabama Department of Archives and History. What’s in the folder labelled The Selma Incident? What local restaurant has an appetizer named Ric Flair and what’s in it? Plus, we end on a cliffhanger… Stats 101 is a

Episode 13: Art, Hercules, Liberace, Tarzan, Gypsy, Butcher, oh my!

Jun 24 2021 103 mins

This month Al Getz & Jon Boucher look at several wrestlers who worked for Leroy McGuirk in 1964 and 1973. They also discuss Amarillo and Killer Karl Krupp, a recent Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw interview with Mike McGuirk, and Part 1 of an interview Al conducted with Gil Culkin. Plus, Al “gets” a rather unique piece of wrestling memorabilia! Charting the Territories is

Stats 101 Lesson #1: Dothan Alabama

Jun 17 2021 21 mins

A new bimonthly podcast featuring rogue wrestling historian Al Getz discussing his travels to various libraries and state archives on a never-ending hunt for more professional wrestling cards. It will also feature a deeper look at the statistics he has developed to measure wrestling in the territorial era. First stop, Dothan Alabama. Stats 101 is a production of the Arcadian Vangua

Case #2: My Three Sullivans

Jun 10 2021 14 mins

In the early 1970s, there were three wrestlers active in North American who used the ring name Eddie Sullivan at various times. Rogue wrestling historian attempts to ‘chart’ the paths of all three wrestlers in 1973, using research and logic to correct some inaccuracies in the historical record. But he doesn’t quite solve the mystery… Wrestling History Mysteries is a product

Episode 12: A Dog and A King

May 27 2021 95 mins

This month Al Getz & Jon Boucher discuss Sylvester Ritter’s experiences in a newly desegregated high school in the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King. It’s a fascinating anecdote in the early life of the man who would later transcend race and achieve pro wrestling superstardom as The Junkyard Dog. They also look at Dick Murdoch & Killer Karl Kox, Stan Pulas