Beste When It Was Cool podcaster (2025)

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X-Men the Animated Series (1992) Review - From Our Patreon! 27:06

5h ago27:06

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Beginning today, every Monday I will post one retro pop culture offering from our vast library of almost 3,000 podcasts on our Patreon Page at WhenItWasCool.com. Today we look back one of the most beloved animated cartoon properties, X-Men the Animated Series from 1992!Av When It Was Cool

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1985 Begins! - Long Form History of Wrestling 57:43

6d ago57:43

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I begin my methodical look back at pro wrestling in 1985 with January 1985 from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book. Hulk Hogan is the WWF champion and had been for a year, he is also a huge star in Japan. Ric Flair is the NWA World champion and looking forward to a big year. Rick Martel is the AWA World champion and is fe…

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G.I. Joe: Season 1 Episode 1 Review - Monday Retro Flashback Show 22:38

7d ago22:38

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From our Patreon files at WhenItWasCool.com we present to you this classic review of the G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon series! G.I. Joe was one of my favorite toy properties in the 1980s and 1990s and I was a huge fan of the G.I. Joe Marvel Comic book series but less a fan of the cartoon. Today, I give G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon series a new …

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Old School School, More Snacks! 42:07

11d ago42:07

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Karl and Tonya invite you in for a discussion about pop culture and retro pop culture from When It Was Cool! On this podcast, Karl and Tonya discuss school life in the 1970s through the 1990s, how things have changed, and what we can't make sense of today. Then we take you with us as we go through another subscription snack box, this time we have s…

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Bull Curry in the WON HOF, MSG, Tokyo Dome, more! 50:45

13d ago50:45

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On this week's classic wrestling show I look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame case for Wild Bull Curry, a name in pro wrestling before I was a fan, let's look back at his career. Also on this show, we return to Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY following the Jack Pfefer scandal, then we go to the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Japan …

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Ole Anderson and the WON HOF, more 49:05

20d ago49:05

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On today's show the main topic of discussion is changes in pro wrestling and society over the past 30 years, how pro wrestling culture ebbed and flowed during that time, and just how great was early 1990s WCW? From a financial standpoint, terrible, but there was also a lot of fun to be found. Then I examine the case for Ole Anderson, as a singles w…

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The Life and Crimes of Uzile Prickett - 1000 Hours 1:05:03

22d ago1:05:03

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I continue to take listeners through my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling and we have reached the 1860s, the era right before the Detroit International Tournament, the event which would effectively kick off pro wrestling in America, sort of. Today, I get to revisit one of m…

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1970s TV, Retro Fashion, Music, and More 49:12

25d ago49:12

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Karl and Tonya reminisce about the important pop culture influences in their lives. Tonya discusses fashion of the 1980s and 1990s, Karl talks about the Six Million Dollar Man and comic books. They discuss the impact that pop culture has made in their lives and how the love of music was a common factor in their relationship. From the sitcoms of the…

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The Von Erichs in the WON HOF, MSG Jack Pfefer Scandal, Tokyo Dome, More 50:27

1M ago50:27

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Today I take a look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame case for the Von Erich brother trio of David, Kevin, and Kerry Von Erich. Amazingly, the only Von Erich in the Hall of Fame is Fritz, should this be the case? Also on this show, more from the Jack Pfefer scandal in New York wrestling, plus a really cool show from the Tokyo Dome i…

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The Players Are on the Field - 1000 Hours 48:25

1M ago48:25

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As I continue to work through my latest book, DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Wrestling on this podcast, we arrive to the era right before the Detroit International Tournament which would set the rules largely for the coming first era of pro wrestling in America. Just before the Detroit tournam…

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New Season! Retro Stuff in 2024 and 2025, Korean Snacks, more! 56:09

1M ago56:09

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Karl and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com return for a new season of the flagship When It Was Cool Podcast where we talk about retro pop culture and fun! On this show we discuss some of the retro pop culture highlights from last year and look ahead to 2025's new offerings including the new Superman movie and more. Then we dive into a box full of snacks…

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Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson in the WON HOF, Tokyo Dome History, more! 52:44

1M ago52:44

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On this week's show, I take a look back into the 1930s for more history from Madison Square Garden in New York as the fallout from Jack Pfefer's exposing pro wrestling continues, a rare hybrid-shoot style show takes place at the Tokyo Dome in 1992, and then we discuss the case of Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson with J.J. Dillon in the Wrestling Ob…

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Crisis in Infinite Fandoms 53:21

2M ago53:21

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I round out the year of 2024 by taking a look at the concerning fan bases of multiple pop culture fields including pro wrestling. Over the past few years, wrestling fan bases have seemingly been at war with each other. Fans of WWE hating fans of AEW and vice versa. Even the pro wrestling media has been feuding. Has it always been this way? I will e…

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Wrestling Gets Organized - 1000 Hours 54:42

2M ago54:42

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The 1000 Hours Podcast is all about the pioneer era of pro wrestling. Karl Stern, author of the DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus is the host. We continue to work our way through the book and are now up to just prior to the 1870 Detroit International Tournament. Pro wrestling starts to get more organized during this era. Harry Hill c…

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Saturday Retro Wrestling Podcast - Mr. Olympia Biography Special 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Today, we take our time machine back 8 years for a show that might seem random but isn't. As I explain in the newly recorded intro, later this week we are introducing a new podcast on our network called Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News by Aaron Gartlan who will be covering the existing Southeastern and Continental shows. So, to set t…

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New Season Coming in 2025 6:19

2M ago6:19

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A refreshing new season of the When It Was Cool podcast will be arriving in 2025! Lots of exciting new shows here on the free podcast feed. Until then, continue to get all the retro pop culture you love on our Patreon Page at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolAv When It Was Cool

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America's First Wrestling Star Revisited - 1000 Hours 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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Today I continue with my 1000 Hours podcast series which covers pre-1900 pro wrestling. Now that my new book is out (available at Amazon here- https://amzn.to/3OLWrwf ) we are working our way through the it with additional commentary and thoughts. So, we return to before the American Civil War and find that American pro wrestling's roots actually b…

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Mego Action Figure Collecting (Free Feed) 31:27

3M ago31:27

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We continue our November celebration of 1970s superhero culture with this look from our Patreon archives at MEGO action figures. In the 1970s, MEGO had the action figure license for Marvel, DC, Star Trek, and many others! Come and join us! https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolAv When It Was Cool

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The Bible of the Pioneer Era - 1000 Hours 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

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The pioneer era of pro wrestling is the era of the origin and development of pro wrestling in the United States which ends in 1900 or pre-Frank Gotch. On this, hour 61 of our series, we begin a walk-through of my new book: DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era of Wrestling Omnibus. We dive even deeper into the stories in the book discuss the pioneer era of …

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Detective Comics Issue 43 - Batman in Order Podcast - 20th Appearance of Batman 24:41

3M ago24:41

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The 20th appearance of Batman took place in issue 43 of Detective Comics which was released in 1940. In this issue, Batman and Robin take on a corrupt mayor and police force in a mid-America town. Join us on our Patreon page for the continuing Batman in Order podcast series following all the chronological appearances of Batman in order. When It Was…

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Incredible Hulk (1978) Retro TV Review 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Direct from our Patreon archives at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool we jump back in time to the late 1970s to look at the live action Incredible Hulk TV show. A cult classic! For more shows like this (over 2000) visit When It Was Cool and join our Patreon! Thousands of hours of retro pop culture!Av When It Was Cool

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Observer Hall of Fame 2024 Winners 57:54

3M ago57:54

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On my flagship pro wrestling show this week we look at the new 2024 class of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Among the new members are Roman Reigns and the Young Bucks and we will discuss them, as well as the other inductees. Also, should any new pioneer era wrestlers be inducted next year? I have a couple of suggestions since I lit…

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Captain America II: Death Too Soon (1979) Review 30:02

3M ago30:02

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When It Was Cool continues to look back at the live-action superheroes of the 1970s with the second Captain America special- Death Too Soon. This podcast is from the Patreon archives at When It Was Cool. Check it out - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolAv When It Was Cool

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1886: A Year of Change - 1000 Hours 47:19

3M ago47:19

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My pioneer era podcast returns this week with a look back at 1886. 1886 was a year of change in professional wrestling. Clarence Whistler had been one of the top stars of the last few years but died while on tour of Australia in late 1885. Col. James H. McLaughlin had returned to wrestling after multiple retirements and a young and dangerous wrestl…

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Captain America (1979) TV Special Review 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Join When It Was Cool celebrates November with a look back at some great 1970s superhero flix! This week we start off with a look back at 1979's Captain America made for TV movie. Next week we will look at the follow up sequel. This is from our Patreon archive at When It Was Cool where over 2,000 podcasts are waiting for you! Check it out today - W…

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The Werewolf - A DragonKing Dark Special 47:45

4M ago47:45

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Today we visit our Patreon archives for an episode of DragonKing Dark looking at the Werewolf and Wolfman in our celebration of Halloween. There is a newly relaunched Universal Pictures Wolf Man movie coming out in early 2025 and we look back at the original, plus other great Werewolf stories. Support us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/wiwc…

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Pioneer Era Omnibus Book Launch! 54:55

4M ago54:55

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It is the official book launch of my new 700-page monster research project on the pioneer era of United States pro wrestling. The DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer era of Pro Wrestling is now available as a print book and on Kindle! I am joined by my wife Tonya from the When It Was Cool website who sits do…

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Pioneer Era Omnibus Book Launch! 54:55

4M ago54:55

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It is the official book launch of my new 700-page monster research project on the pioneer era of United States pro wrestling. The DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer era of Pro Wrestling is now available as a print book and on Kindle! I am joined by my wife Tonya from the When It Was Cool website who sits do…

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More Milo to Londos - 1000 Hours 51:09

4M ago51:09

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This is my 1000 Hours Podcast series which focuses on the pioneer era of pro wrestling, or pre-1900 wrestling. My new book, DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Wrestling Omnibus is coming out this next week and, on this episode, hour 59 of 1000 Hours, I want to look at one of the oldest books to talk about the pioneer era. A book called From Milo to Londo…

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The Mummy - DragonKing Dark 45:22

4M ago45:22

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Today we pull from our Patreon feed at https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool an episode of DragonKing Dark Podcast discussing The Mummy! Why are mummies associated with Halloween? Why is the mummy frightning? Plus great Mummy movies and more! Check us out at When It Was Cool for more great horror and Halloween podcasts.…

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre Review (Free Feed) 45:17

4M ago45:17

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Celebrate Halloween with a horror movie review selection from our Patreon archive at When It Was Cool. Join us as we look back at probably the greatest horror film ever made - the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcoolAv When It Was Cool

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Monsters of Wrestling - Happy Halloween! 1:03:25

4M ago1:03:25

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It's time to celebrate Halloween and pro wrestling is a great place to do that. Pro wrestling has long had its share of monsters and supernatural creatures. This week, I want to pull one out of the archives where I just talk about the monsters and menaces of wrestling for a while. If you've heard this show before, I hope you will listen to it again…

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From Milo to Londos Fact verses Fiction - 1000 Hours 49:36

4M ago49:36

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The 1000 Hours Podcast from Karl 'DragonKingKarl' Stern is all about the pioneer era of pro wrestling. The era before Frank Gotch. Frank Gotch did not just appear out of a void and create pro wrestling for the masses in the early 1900s. Frank Gotch built on over 50 years of a thriving and, at times, hugely popular pro wrestling business. Much of wh…

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Who or What is Dracula - DragonKing Dark 44:32

4M ago44:32

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Celebrating Halloween all month long at When It Was Cool we have another offering from our Patreon selection from the DragonKing Dark Podcast - The story of Dracula! The vampire and Dracula are highly associated with Halloween. Let's look at the macabre history and pop culture impact of the king of the vampires! Support us on Patreon and get instan…

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Frankenstein and His Monster - DragonKing Dark 41:36

5M ago41:36

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To celebrate Halloween this month I pull from our Patreon archives an episode of DragonKing Dark discussing Frankenstein. What is the line between life and death? What was the Victorian Era fascination with death? All of that and much more is discussed on this episode. Patreon supporters get full access to the complete archives of DragonKing Dark P…

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