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Episode 42: Chop Phooey: A Pop-Culture Cauldron of Memphis Gimmicks

Host Scott Bowden and his tag-team partner Howard Baum return to chop all the spicy—and often dicey—gimmicks served up by Jerry Lawler and Jerry Jarrett to make the territory a hot, moneymaking cauldron of Memphis mayhem. Bowden recalls crazed one-eyed pirate Terry Funk seeking (through bandages) revenge against the King in one of their first bouts following the Empty Arena match in 1981.

The Extra Crispy tandem recall all the major pop-culture icons of the ’70s and ’80s—including Lord Darth Vader, The Riddler and Kojak—who somehow found time to occasionally rassle in Memphis. The Killer Bs also discuss the mystique and drawing power of Tojo Yamamoto and question the use of chops in pro wrestling.

It’s a hard-hitting show that’s sure to leave a mark, so buckle up, buttercup, and enjoy this bumpy romp down Memphis memory lane.

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Episode 16: Jeff Jarrett

Welcome to a Hall of Fame-worthy episode of Kentucky Fried Rasslin’!

This week, KFR host Scott Bowden welcomes Jeff Jarrett, WWE Hall of Fame, Class of 2018, to the show to discuss the former USWA and WCW World champion’s early days in his father’s territory. Double J will discuss his participation in two of the hottest angles—not to mention one of the hottest posters—to ever hit Memphis TV, along with his memories of Tojo Yamamoto, Akio Sato & Tarzan Goto, Tony Falk, Phil Hickerson and Pat Tanaka.

You’ll also discover how the founder of TNA also had a hand in creating Kentucky Fried Rasslin’ (true story)! All this and more on episode 16 of the KFR podcast!

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Kentucky Fried Rasslin’ is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

Episode 2: The King Meets The Mummy

Join “Scary” Scott Bowden and “The Ghost” Brian Last as they unearth rare terrifying WHBQ audio of the betrayal of Jerry Lawler at the diabolical hands of manager Sam Bass in October 1974. Thrill to the action of the King of Memphis forming an unlikely alliance to battle Bass’s monster from Memphis, Egypt, as they team to unravel the mystery of The Mummy once and for all! Brought to you by the infamous master of the undead, WHBQ’s Sivad!

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Kentucky Fried Rasslin’ is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network