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Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story
Hosted by Chris Bournea · EN
Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story gives listeners an exclusive peek into the documentary "Lady Wrestler," which chronicles trailblazing Black female wrestlers from the 1950s and '60s. The movie debuts February 16, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video during Black History Month. For more information, visit http://www.ladywrestlermovie.com
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Special Episode: The Lost "Lady Wrestler" Jet Magazine Edition!
Sep 1, 202100:05:32Tap to summarizeDid you know Jet Magazine published an article about the black women who integrated pro wrestling in 1952 - almost 70 years before the "Lady Wrestler" documentary was released? To get your copy of this piece of history, click here To watch the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video, click here.
Transcribe →Special Olympics Episode: Black Women Athletes and Mental Health
Aug 8, 202100:08:39Tap to summarizeRecent attention that Olympic athletes Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Sha'Carri Richardson garnered for focusing on their mental health is reminiscent of the experiences of the African-American women who integrated pro wrestling in the 1950s.Read Lisa Respers France's insightful CNN column "All the Black Women in Us Are Tired" by clicking here.Watch the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring" on Amazon Prime Video by clicking here.
Transcribe →Special Episode: A Tribute to The Late Wrestling Legend Ethel Brown
Jul 26, 202100:05:39Tap to summarizeThis episode is a special tribute to wrestling legend Ethel Brown, who passed away the week of July 19, 2021.For more information about the documentary "Pin Down Girl: The Story of Ethel Brown," which was directed by her daughter Fyffe Aschenbrenner, click here.To watch Ethel Brown's commentary in the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring," click here.To read Ethel Brown's Slam Wrestling obituary, click here.
Transcribe →Episode 21: Trish Adora: Fighting for Equality In and Out of the Ring
Jul 10, 202100:30:49Tap to summarizeWrestling star Trish Adora shares her experiences fighting for equality inside and outside the ring.Follow Trish Adora on Instagram.Watch Trish Adora in the "Southside Suplex" documentary.Stream the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
Transcribe →Episode 20: Nick Alexander and John Orlando on the Status of Women in the Wrestling Industry
Jul 3, 202100:11:45Tap to summarizeWrestling podcasters Nick Alexander, co-host of the 10 Bell Pod Pod podcast, and John Orlando, host of the PVDcast, weigh in on why women's wrestling appeals to male fans and the status of women in the industry. The episode also features a sneak peek of my upcoming interview with wrestling star Trish Adora about the ongoing battle for Black women to win equal pay and respect in the industry.For the full story of the history of African-American women in pro wrestling, stream the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
Transcribe →Episode 19: Wrestling Star Roni Nicole On Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jun 26, 202100:36:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, wrestling superstar Roni Nicole shares her perspective on how to bring about true, lasting equity in the wrestling industry and society at large for women, especially women of color.Follow Roni Nicole on Twitter.Watch the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
Transcribe →Episode 18: Tha Real Docta D on How Wrestling Fans Can Put Support into Action
Jun 19, 202100:25:43Tap to summarizeFor those of us who support women’s wrestling, what can we do to help women – especially women of color – continue to make gains in the industry and receive their much-deserved respect?Offering his perspective is Daryl Johnson, aka Tha Real Docta D, nationally known wrestling commentator and advocate, and host of Docta D’s Wrestling Showcase.Follow ThaRealDoctaD on InstagramWatch the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring" on Amazon Prime Video.
Transcribe →Episode 17: Wrestling Star Amber Rodriguez on the Future of the Industry
Jun 12, 202100:22:21Tap to summarizeWhat it will take to bring about continued progress for women – especially women of color – in the wrestling industry? In this episode, wrestling superstar Amber Rodriguez shares her perspective.Since her 2012 debut, Amber has become known for signature moves such as the Tequila Sunrise and Push-Up Facebuster. Her nicknames include the “Boricua Princess" and “The Bronx Bombshell.” Her championships include winning Maryland Championship Wrestling and MCW Women's Championship. Follow Amber Rodriguez on Facebook.Watch the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
Transcribe →Episode 16: Powerful Men Need to Get Out of the Way
Jun 5, 202100:17:36Tap to summarizeThe "Lady Wrestler" documentary chronicles how Black women integrated pro wrestling in the 1950s and '60s. But what will it take for women who are walking in the footsteps of the original legends to advance? In this episode, Duke of the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast gives his perspective.Catch Duke Loves Rasslin at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-duke-loves-rasslin-50235289/Stream the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
Transcribe →Preview: What Is the Future of Women's Wrestling?
May 29, 202100:04:36Tap to summarizeWhat is the future of women's wrestling? Is the industry equaling the progress that has been made in society as a whole in recent years, or are there still areas in need of improvement? This is a preview episode to an exciting series of interviews coming up featuring wrestling stars Roni Nicole and Amber Rodriguez and wrestling commentator Daryl "ThaRealDoctaD" Johnson and hosts from the podcasts Duke Loves Rasslin, PVDCast, and 10 Bell Pod.For more information, visit the Lady Wrestler website. And get the whole story by streaming the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video.
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