Glen Braget chats with comic artist, illustrator and comic publisher Box Brown about his latest graphic novel about the life of Andy Kaufman titled: “Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman.” Glen and Box discuss how one of the most fascinating entertainers in comedy and on tv got involved in the pro wrestling business before his death in 1984.
The guest is Matt Wallace, NDMOA Deputy Director.
Glen Braget keeps it in the Midwest this week on Rasslin Memories Then and Now. On Part one of the show, Glen chats with Kyle Klingman, of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa, about the upcoming 2018 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Inductions happening July 26-28.
On part two, Glen chats with AWF wrestler/promoter Tony DeNucci about the upcoming pro wrestling show at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota July 27, 2018 and with Carol Castle from the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame and Midwest Manager and new Sensation Sylvester J Foxx about the upcoming inductees in to the MN Wrestling HOF.
Glen Braget and Michael McCurdy talk with Hardcore Pro Wrestling Legend Mad Man Pondo about the release of his book, Memoirs of a Mad Man. Pondo is more than generous with his stories of Pro Wrestling, ICP, Jerry Springer and a very bizarre backstage competition with Marilyn Manson that might just bring a tear to your eye.
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“Weekly Arts Calendar”
Thursday, July 12th through Sunday, July 15th
• The Kittson County Fair is underway and runs through Sunday the 15th in Hallock, Minnesota. Family-friendly midway, dueling pianos, Baja racing, demo derby and live entertainment.
• The Polk County Fair in Fertile, Minnesota is also underway through Sunday the 15th. Free stage with entertainment and live music, grandstand events to include a rodeo, Baja racing, midway, 4-h exhibits and demonstrations.
• The Pennington County Fair in Thief River Falls / July 18th through the 22nd. Kickoff parade, midway, PBR bull riding, live entertainment, Demo Derby live music, chainsaw sculpting, a beard and mustache competition, fireworks and more.
• The Roseau County Fair kicks off this Sunday and runs through July Friday, July 20th in Roseau, Minnesota. Livestock displays and competition, 4-H exhibits, the midway opens on Thursday the 19th, pig races, demo derby, live music and more!