Podcast

When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)

Author: When It Was Cool
Feed episode count: 20
Official site: https://www.whenitwascool.com
RSS: https://dragonkingkarlclassicwrestling.libsyn.com/rss
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Summary

For all shows including our archived content visit our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool Pro wrestling history. WWE, WCW, NWA, AEW, NXT, NJPW, TNA, Impact, ROH, AWA, ECW, and the pioneer era of pro wrestling. Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) is a pro wrestling historian who has produced the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show for over 15 years at Wrestling Observer. This is the free version of some of the pro wrestling podcasts we produce at When It Was Cool. There is much more available to Patreon supporters. Enjoy these free shows for a deep dive into pro wrestling history and retro pop culture. Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Frank Gotch, William Muldoon, Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Strangler Lewis, Farmer Burns, Bob Armstrong, Ron Fuller, Jerry Lawler, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Andre the Giant, Dusty Rhodes, and hundreds more are discussed. This feed now also features selected retro pop culture reviews from our Patreon website.

Episodes

Jul 26, 2026 · not_requested

Trouble Follows William Muldoon - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3475
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Jul 21, 2026 · not_requested

The History of the NWA World Title Part 1 - Special Patreon Section on Is the Wrestling Observer Website Failing or Dying

Duration seconds: 3139
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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - 2005

Duration seconds: 3891
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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - August 1986 - Ric Flair Wins NWA Title, Bama Bash

Duration seconds: 3481
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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Slayer Mailbag

Duration seconds: 2339
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Jul 12, 2026 · not_requested

Muldoon and Hogan Had a Lot in Common - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3028
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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

September 15, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Duration seconds: 2743
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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - 2004

Duration seconds: 4267
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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

September 2, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Review

Duration seconds: 3072
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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

August 3, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Review

Duration seconds: 2878
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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

Uphill Both Ways Podcast -2003

Duration seconds: 3541
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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

William Muldoon: Civil War Fraud - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3034
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Long Form History of Wrestling - July 1986 (Dusty Rhodes Wins the NWA World Title)

Duration seconds: 3412
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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

The Incredible Hulk (1978)

Duration seconds: 1612
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

1986 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Year End Awards

Duration seconds: 2776
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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

2002 - Uphill Both Ways

Duration seconds: 3799
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Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested

Pioneer Era Mailbag Show - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3253
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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

July 28, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Review

Duration seconds: 2950
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May 31, 2026 · not_requested

Superman (1978) Movie Review

Duration seconds: 1831
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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

June 28, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Review (Kerry Von Erich's Motorcycle Crash)

Duration seconds: 2978
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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

Uphill Both Ways Podcast - 2001

Duration seconds: 3117
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May 24, 2026 · not_requested

The End of the Pioneer Era - 1899! 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3003
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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

May 2026 Q and A Show!

Duration seconds: 2564
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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Music Monday: Thrash Metal Show: Slayer 41st Anniversary of Hell Awaits

Duration seconds: 2167
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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Long Form History of Wrestling Podcast - June 1986 in Pro Wrestling

Duration seconds: 3299
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May 10, 2026 · not_requested

McLeod defeats Farmer Burns and more! - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 2992
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Apr 26, 2026 · not_requested

That Didn't Go as Planned - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3326
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Apr 12, 2026 · not_requested

The Last Match of William Muldoon - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 2872
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Mar 29, 2026 · not_requested

William Muldoon the Con Man - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3459
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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

1986 and 1987 Two Incredible Years!

Duration seconds: 2998
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Mar 15, 2026 · not_requested

The Return of William Muldoon - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 2975
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Mar 1, 2026 · not_requested

Strangler Lewis is a Heel - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3112
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Feb 17, 2026 · not_requested

Long Form History of Wrestling - March 1986 - Harley Race Confronts Hulk Hogan

Duration seconds: 4045
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Feb 15, 2026 · not_requested

Pro Wrestling's First Business Slump was in 1886 - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3470
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Feb 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Rise of Lewis, The Fall of Muldoon - 1000 Hours

Duration seconds: 3495
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