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Territorial #30: George Michael and The Sports Machine
Episode 490
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

Even though he messes up the numbering in audio, on episode 30 of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey of George Michael and The Sports Machine. An early pioneer of Sports recap television before the boom of ESPN, Shawn discusses George's influence on the local DC market in sports, the evolution of his Sports Machine TV show, his partnership and friendship with fellow anchor Jim Vance and his love of pro wrestling that was part of what made George one of the best Sportscasters to ever do it. Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Captain Lou, The Road Warriors, Ric Flair and more join George as well as some amazing audio of his recaps. Tune in for this one as it has it all if you love 80's wrestling!