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Grappling With Canada

Grappling With Canada

Andy Dujlovic

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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!
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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 2 special guests as we take a deep dive look into the life, career, art and controversy of George Gordienko!

Journalist, wrestler and historian Marty Goldstein joins the program to discuss George's early life in Winnipeg, Winnipeg throughout the years, our issue with success in Winnipeg, and much more!

Historian and author Steve Verrier joins the program to discuss the upcoming George Gordienko biography: George Gordienko: Canadian Wrestler, Artist and Renaissance Man! We discuss how the book came together, some facinating stories, the controversy surrounding the United States government, and way more!

Pre-order the book at your local bookstore, or find it here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/george-gordienko/

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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Grappling With Canada - Grappling With Canada - SEASON 2 TRAILER!
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12/17/21 • 1 min

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! 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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Grappling With Canada - Abdullah The Butcher - The Terrifying Madman "From Sudan"
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08/01/21 • 173 min

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 takes a deep dive into career of arguably the most fearsome wrestler in history, Abdullah The Butcher!

Historian Pat Laprade makes his return to the show for an in depth look at Abullah's time in Montreal, and we examine his lasting impact. Find his book regarding Andre The Giant featuring fellow GWC alumni Betrand Hebert here: https://www.amazon.com/Eighth-Wonder-World-Story-Andr%C3%A9/dp/1770414665/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=andre+the+giant&qid=1627756894&sr=8-5

YouTube sensation Eyad joins the program to discuss his incredible look at Abdullah's impressive and lasting impact on Japanese pop culture! Find his video here: https://youtu.be/3mfkGIHCOu0

Wrestling's ORIGINAL dentist Dr. Mike Lano joined the program to share some fun Abdullah stories, and give us a further glimpse into the man behind the terror!

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

Visit us for more content, and support the show!

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

www.buymeacoffee.com/grappling

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Grappling With Canada - Remembering Pat Patterson - Wrestling's First Gay Superstar!
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12/01/21 • 147 min

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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 a special guest as we remember the life and legacy of the late great Pat Patterson!

Bertrand Hebert joins the program to discuss his time with Pat and his experience writing Pat's Biography. We also discuss Pat's incredible life!

Be sure to pick up your copy of ACCEPTED: How The First Gay Superstar Changed WWE right here: https://www.amazon.ca/Accepted-How-First-Superstar-Changed/dp/177041293X

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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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 uncover the TRUE STORY of Rhonda Singh's career!

Javier Ojst joins the program to discuss the career trajectory of Rhonda Singh, his research into her, and the TRUTH behind her WWF run!

Dr. Mike Lano returns to the program to discuss Rhonda's international impact, and shares some never-before heard stories!

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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Grappling With Canada - The Great Gama Singh And The Rise Of Karachi Vice
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09/01/21 • 128 min

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 takes a deep dive into the career of the Great Gama Singh, and the infamous Karachi Vice!

Trent Zuberi stops by the show to discuss his role in the wrestling world, his memories of Karachi Vice, meeting Gama, and much more!

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

Visit us for more content, and support the show!

tinyurl.com/grapplingwithcanada

https://amzn.to/2KpUHLo

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

www.buymeacoffee.com/grappling

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Grappling With Canada - Archie Gouldie - The Lore Of The Mongolian Stomper
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10/01/21 • 214 min

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 takes a deep dive into the career of The Stomper Archie Gouldie!

Beau James joins the program to talk crazy Archie stories!

Past guest Heath McCoy is back to talk Archie in Stampede Wrestling and much more!!

"Cowboy" Dan Kroffat joins the program to talk about the personal side of The Stomper and way more!

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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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 pleased to present 2 tremendous guests to discuss Roddy Piper!

Steven Jack son from The Wrestling Estate joins the program for an in-depth discussion of Roddy Piper's main WWE run!

Eyad is back for another round on GWC! We discuss the pop culture impact of Piper, his extensive TV and film career, how he's still shaping pop culture, and much more!

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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Grappling With Canada - "Bruiser" Bob Sweetan: A complicated legacy
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02/01/23 • 80 min

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 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!

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Grappling With Canada - Jack Taylor: Canada's First Wrestling Superstar
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07/01/21 • 108 min

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 takes a deep dive into the life and career of Jack Taylor! From very humble beginnings, to some incredible feats, to becoming Canada's FIRST heavyweight champion, the tale is unbelievable! Historian Nathan Hatton (author of Thrashing Seasons: Sporting Culture in Manitoba and the Genesis of Prairie Wrestling) joins the program and gives some impressive information, and a great look at the mindset of a wrestler!

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

Visit us for more content, and support the show!

tinyurl.com/grapplingwithcanada

https://amzn.to/2KpUHLo

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

www.buymeacoffee.com/grappling

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How many episodes does Grappling With Canada have?

Grappling With Canada currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Grappling With Canada cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Grappling With Canada?

The episode title 'George Gordienko - Winnipeg's Renaissance Man, And The American Communist Conspiracy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Grappling With Canada?

The average episode length on Grappling With Canada is 129 minutes.

How often are episodes of Grappling With Canada released?

Episodes of Grappling With Canada are typically released every 29 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Grappling With Canada?

The first episode of Grappling With Canada was released on Jan 3, 2021.

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