On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "No Holds Barred" starring Hulk Hogan, released on June 2, 1989 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ideas ripped off from other movies * Rip's scrawny brother Randy: an avatar for Savage? * Just how many crimes did the characters commit in this film? * Jim Johnston's music and the movie score * The physics of Hogan exploding through the limo and landing on the roof * Rip's carbon footprint *...
Jan 15, 2024•2 hr 49 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from May 27, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman vs Hogan in a cage with Zeus appetizer * Ax's facepaint * Jim Neidhart: perfect Randy Savage opponent of the moment * Haku doesn't need to sneak around * A small slice of GFA Redzone
Jan 09, 2024•2 hr 13 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 20, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Dec 31, 2023•2 hr 8 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 13, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Powers of Pain go to see Karate Kid 1 * A new angle to take at WrestleCon 2024 * Elizabeth talks to Tony Schiavone, a study in contrasts * Danny Davis returns to refereeing * The movie "Death of Stalin" * Craving Chinese food before Christmas * Ultimate Warrior starts a new post-match tradition
Dec 23, 2023•2 hr 16 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 6, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * DiBiase's master plan takes out Jake Roberts * The take of Keithie and the varsity letter * Infinite regression to be used in inset promos * That time Peter hurt Greg Valentine's feelings and caused him to hate Boston * Jon Hamm's career path post-Mad Men * The WWF pulls shenanigans in Nashville * A new role for Ronnie Garvin
Dec 17, 2023•2 hr 18 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1964 TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Times Keithie and Peter had to play Santa Claus * The various allegories throughout the story * Mrs. Claus' Sopranos character equivalent * Santa Claus just coming over and performing a song * Yukon Cornelious and his wrestling comparison
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 43 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Valentine-Garvin retirement match * The issue to consider when rebooking the 1993 Royal Rumble * Lanny Poffo's education compared with...Abraham Lincoln? * Christmas Carols with GFA Sid * The Undertaker as a public celebrity * Jimmy Hart: manager to the Canadian stars * Pondering Demolition Ax as a singles wrestler
Dec 03, 2023•2 hr 15 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Beefcake gets a trim: did he have it coming? * Issues with the Karate Kid franchise * The path for Hillbilly Jim to win the world title * The third vignette of The Genius Lanny Poffo * Dishes at Thanksgiving dinner
Nov 26, 2023•2 hr
GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man) by Greetings From Allentown
Nov 19, 2023•2 hr 23 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The aftermath of WrestleMania 5 and Sherri and Savage align (sort of) * Fringe benefit of enhancement guys: they are allowed to look old * The first vignette of The Genius Lanny Poffo * An enhancement guy tries a new strategy against Bad News Brown * A change in the post-WM taping schedule, without the immediate benefit that would flow fr...
Nov 12, 2023•2 hr 31 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Megapowers finally explode! * Spicing up Elizabeth's rather dull pre-match promo * Pat Patterson's zombie walk and other security observations * The Red Rooster with a needless hype promo for his match against an injured manager * Random commentary on WWE's Crown Jewel event
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 54 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The worst part of the Piper's Pit segment, and it's not Brother Love nor Morton Downey Jr. * More guys tripping on the stairs leading to the ring * A tribute to Richard Moll by reviewing the theme from Night Court * The random Jimmy Snuka appearance * Ricky Martel goes rogue and calls out his "looser" partner * Bret Hart and the possible ...
Oct 30, 2023•2 hr 58 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rockin' Robin's singing and funny stuff that isn't on the Network version * Mr. Fuji and his 5K run and the infamous promo ENDING in "let me tell you" * Howard Finkel makes multiple additions to the blooper reel * Pondering the Cole Field House * The difference between Gorilla/Jesse bickering from Vince/Jesse bickering * An interminable m...
Oct 21, 2023•3 hr 7 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hogan throws a wrench into the Man/Brother game with his final pre-WM5 promo * Will they ever promote the Last Battle of Quebec between Garvin and Bravo? * Virgil's access to a dry cleaner * What's that thing under Tully Blanchard's eye? * A spot of GFA RedZone for a Sunday night * Raymond Rougeau: underrated badass * Keithie's sniffing p...
Oct 16, 2023•2 hr 49 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hogan hits a new high score in Man/Brother game with an asterisk * A heavy Quebecois presence on the show this week * Preparing to say goodbye to Frenchy (Kizer) Martin by watching Weekend at Bernie's * Andre the Giant is definitely drunk during a promo * The El Paso arena manager with a Massachusetts connection * Has anyone received a t...
Oct 03, 2023•2 hr 12 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * An absolute rout in the Hogan Man/Brother game * Elizabeth chooses a corner for the WM5 main event * The proliferation of 1-900 numbers for hip hop artists * Rick Rude and his earning of his spot in the company * A bizarre disclaimer kicks off the show * Curt Hennig loses his name * One of the favorites from the WrestleMania 4 battle roy...
Sep 24, 2023•2 hr 41 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The day that Terry Taylor's career died * Hulk Hogan puts up another football score in Man vs Brother * Sensational Sherri gets rebooted with a modeling shoot * Higher education options in Parts Unknown * Backmasking some of King Haku's remarks
Sep 10, 2023•2 hr
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Sep 02, 2023•2 hr 26 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Count "Karen" Ted DiBiase picks up his Million Dollar belt and wears a cape * Hulk Hogan lights up the scoreboard in the "Man vs Brother" promo game * Steve Lombardi's education history * Thoughts on more matches unveiled for WrestleMania 5 * Why Tully Blanchard is remembered more as a tag guy after a great singles run * More fun with...
Aug 27, 2023•2 hr 19 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hulk Hogan puts up another football score in the "Man/Brother" game * Keithie's weekend in Detroit for SummerSlam * Did Randy Savage bring in Earthquake as part of a black ops mission to get to Hulk Hogan * Ted DiBiase becomes a jewelry store Karen * An enhancement talent who went on to bigger things * The What If case of Louie Spicol...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 24 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hulk Hogan sets a new standard with the use of the words "man" and "brother" * Anger at some classic TV shows leaving Amazon Prime * The Elvis guy from the one Sopranos episode * Ted DiBiase dresses like an actual human male while shopping * Keithie has a lengthy argument with his brother * Why it's a good idea for Jesse Ventura to co...
Jul 30, 2023•2 hr 25 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie is late for an outing on a boat * How they address the Megapowers split without being too specific * The most exciting Man Dude Brother game with a Hogan promo * The Ted DiBiase-Sam Houston beef comes full circle after nearly 2 years * Jimmy Hart kicking Bret Hart prompts a revisit of the theme from the 1980s TV show "Hart to H...
Jul 25, 2023•2 hr 20 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A weather event delays the podcast * The "Special" report or event effects used by the various networks * More unfortunate language in promos re: The Twin Towers * Trying to give Hercules a better 1989...by teaming him with John Studd? * What happened to Liz anyway after Savage threw her around? Lineup: - Over the top Vince McMahon int...
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 35 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie records from an airport lounge(!) * The MegaPowers go on Brother Love and use some really weird language in retrospect * Critiquing the Demolition finisher * A recollection on enhancement guys who did inset promos * Is John Studd really an "orgy guy"? * Brain Busters meet another familiar face to them * Sadly reliving the 89 Ru...
Jul 10, 2023•2 hr 1 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down Hogan saving Savage from the Twin Towers: hotdogging or not? * Gorilla and the great "sit down" between Red Rooster and Bobby Heenan * Recalling the Powers of Pain theme * Tito Santana gives Ricky Martel a shoutout * Bad News Brown is a heel who also takes down muggers? * Rick Rude cares not for Huntsville, Alabama * the ...
Jul 01, 2023•2 hr 56 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the second half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Some unusual 1989 Rumble statistics * Andre the Giant's elimination "taunt" * Making changes to the Hogan/Savage interactions * The "What's Happening" opening theme song * The case or lack thereof for everyone winning the Rumble match * Who carries an axe, and the rest of Greg Valentine's awkward, bizarre promo * Thinking o...
Jun 24, 2023•2 hr 41 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The six man tag: another Bret Hart showcase * June 11: Billy Batts Day! * Ted DiBiase's masturbation habits * Harley Race does exactly what is needed to be done * An endless Super Posedown gets the 1,5X speed treatment * Dino Bravo's greatest PPV matches * One issue with Slick selling one of the Twin Towers' number to DiBias...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 56 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The rarity of heel vs heel matched * GFA Andre sings a tune * A big reason why Randy Savage wasn't so eager on saving Hulk Hogan * The Case To Be Made for Brutus Beefcake winning the 1989 Royal Rumble * Attendance at wrestler funerals * Will Brother Love call Honky Tonk Man "Brother Honky"? * The changing of hosts on NBC's "Meet The Pr...
Jun 05, 2023•2 hr 13 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse and Vince openly book the next few months of the WWF * More examinations of the capitalization of names for the Rumble * Bret Hart takes a guitar shot from Honky * The noises of a Big John Studd workout * More lies from a Ronnie Garvin promo * The Brain Busters meet some old friends * Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brow...
May 28, 2023•2 hr 13 min
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude fan club of Daytona Beach * The pointlessness of Big John Studd's return * Calling BS on Ronnie Garvin's introductory inset promo * A Pez Whatley lookalike * Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brown * A rant about how Howard Cosell was perceived by the public versus that of Ahmad Rashad * King Haku has some familiar w...
May 21, 2023•2 hr 2 min
