Ep. 347: Abraham Josephine Riesman on Vince McMahon
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This week we’re joined by Abraham Josephine Riesman. She’s researched the life of Vince McMahon as much as anyone ever has.
In preparation for latest project, she rekindled a love of wrestling that has been dorman for years.
She joins Hal, Danielle and Lindsey to discuss her fandom, neo Kayfabe and the upcoming coronation of a new World Heavyweight Champion.
The Main Event: The Life of Vince McMahon
Josie's new book is RingMaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America. It is a massive biography on Vince and a look at how WWF/E expanded and influenced American politics and culture.
The Three Count:
Julian put over “Mrs. Davis” which features a certain famous wrestling figure.
Danielle put over Trinity’s return to wrestling.
Lindsey put over Kieren Culkin on Hot ones.
Hal put over the the evil of Hot Ones.
Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, and Lindsey Kelk
Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.
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