Podcasts by Home Mat Advantage
The Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, created in 2019 by teenagers Jude Swisher (16) and Sam Herring (14), is made up of several different shows:
- the HMA Podcast and HMA interviews are hosted by Sam Herring and Jude Swisher.
- the HMA Fantasy Podcast is hosted by Jacob Hewgley, Seth Gross, and Jack Mueller.
Tune in weekly for high-level wrestling content like amateur and senior level analysis and interviews!
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Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com
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HMA #41: RUDIS 3/16 SUPERMATCH PREVIEW from 2022-03-16T15:16:20
In this episode, Sammy and Jude break down the upcoming RUDIS 3/16 Supermatch with matches such as Hildebrant/Gross, Retherford/Green, and Snyder/Cox. Be sure to tune in to the match tonight @6:...
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HMA #40: Back From the Dead! from 2022-01-04T15:36:39
Sam and Jude are back at it again with the 40th episode of the podcast! Tune in to get the latest updates on the state of HMA.
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HMA #39: NIL Talk from 2021-07-03T04:49:05
HMA #39: NIL Talk
Sam and Jude are finally back for a great discussion on the NIL, answering your questions, and much more! Stay tuned for more content soon!
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NCAA Champions Marathon: Nick Lee (141lbs) from 2021-04-06T14:16:31
The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Nick Lee of Penn State.
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NCAA Champions Marathon: Austin O'Connor (North Carolina) from 2021-04-06T14:09:51
The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Austin O'Connor of North Carolina.
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NCAA Champions Marathon: Aaron Brooks (184lbs) from 2021-04-06T13:12:14
The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Aaron Brooks of Penn State.
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NCAA Champions Marathon: AJ Ferrari (197lbs) from 2021-04-06T13:11:50
The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with AJ Ferrari of Oklahoma State.
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NCAA Champions Marathon: Carter Starocci (174lbs) from 2021-04-06T12:56:19
The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Carter Starocci of Penn State.
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NCAA Champions Marathon: Eric Thompson (NLWC) from 2021-04-06T12:55:37
The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Eric Thompson of Penn State.
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HMA Interview #56: Ryan Warner from 2021-03-04T16:19:45
Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have the famed host of the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast and director of the National Wrestling hall of fame’s etched in stone se...
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HMA Interview #56: David Taylor from 2021-01-19T15:46:58
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with 2018 World Champion David Taylor about his recent match with Jordan Burroughs.
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HMA #37: Flo Card 1/9 Recap, DT vs. JB Preview from 2021-01-12T15:51:49
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude Swisher and Jack Mueller recap the action from the January 9th Flo Card and preview the upcoming January 14th David Taylor vs. J...
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HMA #36: RTC Cup Recap Ft. Erik Gibson from 2020-12-14T16:32:08
Episode 36 might have been the most fun episode of HMA. With all hosts at Jude's house, it made for an easy, relaxed recap. Cornell commit, Erik Gibson also joined the episode. Make sure to watc...
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HMA Interview #55: Hunter Gamble from 2020-12-11T18:05:58
On the 55th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, newly hired UT Chatt coach, Hunter Gamble joined Sam to talk all things wrestling. They covered the growth of wrestling in the so...
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HMA Interview #54: Yianni Diakomihalis from 2020-12-09T17:24:41
Yianni joins the HMA crew for the third time to talk all things wrestling. From what's the best format of wrestling to his reactions to the cancellation to the UWW World's.
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HMA Interview #53: Vincenzo Joseph from 2020-11-16T17:37:04
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast Jude sits and talks with 2x NCAA Champion Vincenzo Joseph about his life, his college career, and his goals for the future!
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HMA #35: Jordan Burroughs vs. The World Preview Show from 2020-11-05T13:34:20
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Sam and Jude recap the weekend of wrestling, including the Flo 195 lbs 8-Man challenge, and set their predictions for the upcoming Bu...
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HMA #34: Top 10 Strangest College Mascots from 2020-11-05T13:30
After their interview with Rick Durso of the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats, Jude came to Sam with the idea to make a complete list of the worst college wrestling mascots.
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HMA Interview 52: Evan Henderson from 2020-10-22T12:29:59
Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have 65kg star and Olympic hopeful, Evan Henderson join us today for the 52nd interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you ...
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HMA Interview #51: Andrew Alirez from 2020-10-14T12:48
Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have Senior Nationals champ and sophomore from Northern Colorado, Andrew Alirez join us today for the 51st interview. Before we roll ...
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HMA Interview 50: Rick Durso from 2020-09-24T12:23:27
Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have the first ever NCAA All-American for Franklin and Marshall, Rick Durso join us today for the 50th interview. Before we roll the ...
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HMA #33: BTS and NLWC Event Breakdown from 2020-09-17T19:35:07
Beat the Streets live Sept 17! NLWC on September 19! Sam and Jude break down the events and give their thoughts on the matchups.
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Wrestle Like a Girl #3: DGM's Girl's Empowerment Camp with Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo from 2020-09-15T13:18:14
Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo join us for the 3rd episode of the Wrestle Like a Girl Podcast hosted by HMA Wrestling. Rebecca gives us a rundown on the Empowerment Camp that she's began through...
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(HMA Fantasy #39) Some big events coming up! Let's make some picks! from 2020-09-12T18:03:14
The HMA crew is back after a long break away from the mic. Jack and Seth are both wrestling in the upcoming Beat the Streets event! In this episode, the guys chat about BTS and the upcoming NLWC...
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HMA Interview #49: Mark McKnight from 2020-08-25T20:18:59
On the 49th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Jude sits down with his coach, NCAA All-American, and Penn State Alumni, Mark McKnight to discuss Mark’s experience coaching, som...
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HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART TWO) from 2020-08-23T18:45:34
**PART ONE IS UP**
On the 48th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Adam Coon joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during th...
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HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART ONE) from 2020-08-23T18:36:26
**PART TWO IS UP**
On the 48th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Adam Coon joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during th...
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Wrestle Like a Girl #3/HMA Interview #47: Maya Nelson from 2020-08-20T23:26:55
On the 47th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Maya Nelson joins the show to give us an insight on what her training looked like during this summer, her struggles with injuries throughout her...
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HMA Interview 46: Sammy Sasso from 2020-08-20T12:00
On the 46th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Sammy Sasso joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his upbringing in the Lehigh Valley, and w...
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HMA Interview #45: Kyle Shoop from 2020-08-19T16:36:14
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with NCAA All-American and 3x AA Kyle Shoop of Lockhaven. Be sure to leave us a 5-star review wherever you hear t...
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HMA Interview #44: Ethan Lizak from 2020-08-14T20:41:21
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage wrestling podcast, Jude sits and talks with 3x AA and NCAA finalist Ethan Lizak of the PRTC! Please be sure to leave us a 5-star review wherever you lis...
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Ward Wrestling Live: LIVE with Jude Swisher PA State Placer and C-Host of Home Mat Advantage from 2020-08-13T18:30
Dan Ward of Ward Wrestling Live sits and talks with HMA cohost Jude Swisher about his wrestling story, the creation of HMA, and everything in-between! We thought that this would be a very intere...
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HMA Episode #32: Sam and Jude in Person from 2020-08-13T03:10:23
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Sam visits Jude in State College, PA, and the duo record their first ever in-person episode! They discuss Sam’s busy summer, Reno Worlds, and hypothesize o...
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(HMA Fantasy #38) Matchups to make for the next professional wrestling card from 2020-08-06T15:00
The HMAF crew is joined by Host of Ward Wrestling Live, Dan Ward, and CoFounder of HMA, Jude Swisher, to discuss the matches they would like to see on upcoming pro wrestling cards! <...
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HMA Interview #43: Joe Rau from 2020-08-04T21:07:05
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Jude sits and talks with Greco world team member Joe Rau about his wrestling story! This episode was a ton of fun, be sure to share and leave a 5 star revi...
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HMA Interview #42: Ryan Mango from 2020-08-04T15:37:39
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Mason Beckman sits and talks with Greco wrestler Ryan Mango!
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Summer Showcase Training Camp Interview Series from 2020-08-01T19:29:38
On August 2-3, World of Wrestling and FloWrestling are partnering up to bring the nation's top high school wrestlers to Tulsa, OK for one of the best training opportunities of the year. With Okl...
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HMA Fantasy #37 - Flo Card, Top Wrestlers in the World, and Who are our Favorite Women Wrestlers from 2020-07-30T13:00
In this episode, Jack, Jacob, and Earl dive into the matches that went down on the Flo card, talk about their top pound-for-pound wrestlers in the world, and get into their favorite women's wres...
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HMA #31: FloWrestling Card Recap from 2020-07-27T11:21:22
Sam & Swisher are back in studio to talk some wrestling! On this episode, they break down the recent FloWrestling event and their thoughts regarding the production itself.
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HMA Interview #41: Jenna Burkert from 2020-07-21T21:09:26
On this Home Mat Advantage Interview, Mason Beckman brings on 2x world team member, Jenna Burkert to discuss her career and how we can grow the sport of women's wrestling. Jenna also drops some big...
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(HMA Fantasy #36) Big RTC Moves, Upcoming Flo Card Predictions, and the College GOAT debate! from 2020-07-19T15:29:33
Listen in as the boys are back at it with a lighter slate of topics. Jacob, Jack, Seth, and Earl talk through some of the big moves that have gone down on the senior circuit, the upcoming Flo ca...
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(HMA Fantasy #35) NCAA Champion Duals - FINALS: #2 2013 vs #4 2018 from 2020-07-12T19:47:01
THE FINALS ARE HERE! Listen to the best dual of the series by far!
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(HMA Fantasy #34) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #2 2013 vs #14 2004 from 2020-07-10T16:34:09
The boys sit down to discuss the second semifinal matchup. Tune in to see which year will make the finals opposite 2018!
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(HMA Fantasy #33) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #1 2005 vs #4 2018 from 2020-07-06T15:01:22
The first semifinal matchup is a CRAZY one folks. Some of the best matchups we've seen over the course of the tournament bring forth a great dual with a shocking result. Tune in and let us know ...
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(HMA Fantasy #32) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #14 2004 vs #11 2019 from 2020-07-04T14:53:39
3x NCAA Champion, Greg Jones, joins the show to give his take on the last quarter-final matchup. Tune in to hear insight on this dual from an all-time great!
25:15 - 125 Pounds
29:...
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(HMA Fantasy #31) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #2 2013 vs #10 2007 from 2020-06-29T13:00
In the third quarter-final matchup of the tournament, the #2 2013 squad takes on the #10 2007 squad. Tony Ramos joins the gang to help break down these epic matchups.
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(HMA Fantasy #30) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #4 2018 vs #5 2016 from 2020-06-26T13:00
In the second quarter-final of the NCAA Champion Duals, the crew dives into some great match-ups between recent legends. Listen in to hear the explosive conversation between some opinionated wre...
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(HMA Fantasy #29) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #1 2005 vs #8 2015 from 2020-06-22T14:59:39
In the first quarter-final matchup of the tournament, 2x NCAA Champ Joe Dubuque joins the crew to give his take on all of the studs he wrestled alongside in 2005. We have great conversation and ...
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(HMA Fantasy #28) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #6 2017 vs #11 2019 from 2020-06-20T14:27:40
Tune in for a match-up between two great, recent teams. The #6 2017 Champs vs the #11 2019 Champs promises to be a fun one!
3:58 - 285 Pounds
9:45 - 125 Pounds
17:55 - 133 P...
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HMA Interview #40: U.S. Olympian Ken Chertow from 2020-06-19T18:24:29
On the latest interview of Home Mat Advantage, Jude sits down with long-time friend and coach Ken Chertow for an excellent interview, discussing Ken's successful high school, collegiate, and Senior...
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(HMA Fantasy #27) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #3 2014 vs #14 2004 from 2020-06-19T14:22:30
Check out #3 2014 take on #14 2004 in a thrilling dual that comes down to one point!
10:43 - 197 Pounds
16:38 - 285 Pounds
21:20 - 125 Pounds
29:42 - 133 Pounds...
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(HMA Fantasy #26) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #7 2012 vs #10 2007 from 2020-06-18T12:56:33
Ben Askren vs Ed Ruth, enough said...
3:27 - 184 Pounds
6:47 - 197 Pounds
10:00 - 285 Pounds
15:53 - 125 Pounds
21:21 - 133 Pounds
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(HMA Fantasy #25) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #2 2013 vs #15 2011 from 2020-06-17T13:00
In the most anticipated dual of the first round, the #2 2013 Champions take on the #15 2011 Champions. Burroughs vs Dake headlines the stacked dual.
10:36 - 174 Pounds
17:27&...
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(HMA Fantasy #24) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #5 2016 vs #12 2010 from 2020-06-16T13:00
The fourth matchup of the tournament is #5 2016 vs #12 2010. Check it out!
2:47 - 285 Pounds
4:50 - 125 Pounds
10:20 - 133 Pounds
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(HMA Fantasy #23) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #4 2018 vs #13 2009 from 2020-06-15T13:00
The third matchup of the tournament will see the #4 2018 Champs take on the #13 2009 Champs.
5:36 - 165 Pounds
13:47 - 174 Pounds
18:39 - 184 Pounds
23:58 - 197...
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HMA Interview #39: Julia Salata of Wrestle Like A Girl from 2020-06-15T01:56:01
And we're back for our 39th interview on the podcast. This week: Julia Salata of WLAG joins Jude and Sam with some special news for the future of both Home Mat Advantage and Wrestle Like A Girl....
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(HMA Fantasy #22) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #8 2015 vs #9 2006 from 2020-06-14T13:00
The second matchup of the tournament will see the #8 2015 Champs take on the #9 2006 Champs. Tune in to see who moves into the quarter-finals to face the top-seeded 2005 crew!
5:10 -...
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(HMA Fantasy #21) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #1 2005 vs #16 2008 from 2020-06-13T13:00
In our first matchup of the tournament, the top-seeded 2005 Champs take on the last-seeded 2008 Champs. Tune in to see who moves into the quarter-finals!
12:31 - 174 Pounds
16:25 -...
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HMA #30: Jude, Sam, and Some Crazy Rants from 2020-06-10T14:42:13
For the first time in a couple months, Sam and Jude get back together to chop it up, talking everything from which Rocky movie was the best to what is so special about the 133 weight class.
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(HMA Fantasy #20) Best to Never Win a Title - Quarters, Semis, and Finals from 2020-06-08T22:15:12
Our man Jack Mueller has compiled a list of 32 of the best wrestlers in the last twenty years to not win a national title. Multiple criteria such as multiple-time finalist, 4x All-Americ...
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HMA Interview #38: Joe Williamson from 2020-06-05T14:29:58
Mason Beckman and Tony Rotundo sit down to chat with the CEO and founder behind Gro Wrestling and one of the biggest pioneers for wrestling media at the beginning of FloWrestling.
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(HMA Fantasy #19) Best to Never Win a Title - Round of 16 from 2020-06-05T12:17:27
The HMA Fantasy crew welcomes Earl from The Open Mat onto the show! Tune in to hear Earl's depth of wrestling knowledge, some wild upsets, and Jack feeling a tad bit salty.
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(HMA Fantasy #18) Best to Never Win a Title - Round of 32 from 2020-06-01T11:00
Tune in as Jacob, Jack, and Seth talk through the first round of their "Best to Never Win a Title" bracket. Some great matchups bring out the arguments and upsets!
5:52 - Hazew...
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(HMA Fantasy #17) All-Decade Team Finals: #1 Penn State vs #2 Iowa (Ft. Matt McDonough/David Taylor) from 2020-05-29T19:45:57
The finals are here! Come join the HMA crew for the finals of our first series! The dream teams collide with the help of David Taylor and Matt McDonough! 0:00 -Introductions 9:02 -125: Spencer L...
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(HMA Fantasy #16) Best of the Decade Dual Semifinal: #2 Iowa vs #3 Ohio State (Ft. Matt McDonough/Johnni DiJulius) from 2020-05-26T14:35:10
#3 Ohio State faces off against #2 Iowa in the most hyped dual yet with 2x NCAA champ, Matt McDonough and Ohio State graduate, Johnni DiJulius.
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(HMA Fantasy #15) Super Early NCAA Preseason Predictions! from 2020-05-25T15:03:24
Listen in as Jacob, Seth, and Jack hash out their predictions for next year's NCAA's. We know it's super early, but why not talk college wrestling???!?!?
2:40 - 125 Pounds
6:10 - 1...
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(HMA Fantasy #14) All-Decade Team Semifinals: Penn State vs #13 Wisconsin (Ft. Jack Mueller/Jordan Conaway) from 2020-05-23T13:41:26
#13 Wisconsin faces off against #1 Penn State. PSU will attempt to end UW’s Cinderella story. Featuring Jack Mueller and Jordan Conaway
6:40 - Team lineup previews
9:25 - 285 Pound...
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(HMA Fantasy #13) Seth Gross and Jack Mueller Join the Squad from 2020-05-22T14:25:32
Tune in to hear stories from Seth and Jack's wrestling careers, their mindsets/goal setting habits growing up, and more! 2:05 - Dillon Danis Twitter explosion 6:20 - Staying in shape during the qu...
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(HMA Fantasy #12) All-Decade Team Quarter-Finals: Iowa vs Missouri from 2020-05-19T19:04:34
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together wrestling m...
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(HMA Fantasy #11) All-Decade Team Quarter-Finals: Ohio State vs Minnesota from 2020-05-15T18:03:06
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together wrestling mind...
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(HMA Fantasy #10) All-Decade Team Quarter-Finals: Cornell vs Wisconsin from 2020-05-14T18:35:12
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together wrestling m...
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(HMA Fantasy #9) All-Decade Team Quarter-Finals: Penn State vs Virginia Tech from 2020-05-13T13:28:14
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together wrestling m...
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(HMA Fantasy #8) All-Decade Team R1: Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin & Edinboro vs Cornell from 2020-05-12T00:21:25
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together wrestling m...
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(HMA Fantasy #7) All-Decade Team R1: Ohio State vs Oklahoma & Minnesota vs Illinois from 2020-05-08T13:52:46
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together wrestli...
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HMA #37: Nazar Kulchytskyy from 2020-05-07T20:51:38
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with 3x NCAA Champion Nazar Kulchytskyy. They talk about life in quarantine, Nazar's INSANE journey from Ukraine, and hi...
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(HMA Fantasy #6) All Decade Team R1: Iowa vs Arizona State & Missouri vs Michigan from 2020-05-07T20:15:09
HMA Fantasy Wrestling brings you the best of the decade dual tournament based off of Flo Wrestling Radio Live’s recent series on individual athletes. This new project brings together w...
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(HMA Fantasy #5) All Decade Team R1: Penn State vs Lehigh & VA Tech vs Nebraska from 2020-05-05T00:35:48
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HMA Interview #36: Brock Zacherl from 2020-04-28T19:15:14
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with 4x NCAA qualifier and NCAA All American Brock Zacherl. This episode is incredibly memorable! Shoutout to our spons...
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HMA Interview #35: Pat Popolizio from 2020-04-20T22:34:20
After Mason Beckman's hit article on the success of the NC State Wolfpack, he brought the man responsible for it all on the show. Coach Popolizio went in deep detail on how he took to the program t...
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HMA Interview #34: Brayton Lee from 2020-04-19T16:32:08
On the 34th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Brayton Lee of the Minnesota Gophers joins Sam for an incredible episode. They cover Brayton's upbringing in the Red Cobra club w...
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HMA Interview #33: Alli Ragan from 2020-04-12T23:00
On the 33rd episode of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Sam is joined by 7x Senior World Team member, 2x WCWA National champion, and 2x World Silver medalist to discuss her upbringing w...
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HMA Interview #32: Jordan Burroughs 👑 from 2020-04-06T13:22:27
On one of the biggest interviews of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, 5x World and Olympic champion, Jordan Burroughs, joins Sam for the longest interview yet. Jordan walked through his sto...
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HMA Interview 31: Johnni DiJulius & Bryce Meredith from 2020-04-03T16:34:53
The 31st episode of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast was straight pandemonium. JDJ and B$ went all over the board. Definitely one of the most entertaining episodes yet.
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(HMA Fantasy #4) NCAA Bracket Deep Dive (197-285) from 2020-04-03T16:28:22
On the fourth episode of Jacob Hewgley's HMA Fantasy brings on Dysen Gould of PA Power, Jude Swisher, and Brock Zacherl of Clarion University to dive into the fantasy of the NCAA brackets.
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(HMA Fantasy #3) NCAA Bracket Deep Dive 174 & 184 from 2020-04-03T16:27:02
On the third episode of Jacob Hewgley's HMA Fantasy brings on Dysen Gould of PA Power, Jude Swisher, and Brock Zacherl of Clarion University to dive into the fantasy of the NCAA brackets.
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(HMA Fantasy #2) NCAA Bracket Deep Dive (141-165) from 2020-03-31T14:00
On the second episode of Jacob Hewgley's HMA Fantasy, Dysen Gould of PA Power joins him to dive into the fantasy of the NCAA brackets.
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HMA Interview #30: Doug Schwab from 2020-03-30T23:00
On the 30th episode of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Doug Schwab joined Sam for an incredible interview. Doug is a high school state champion in Iowa, 3x Al...
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(HMA Fantasy #1) NCAA Bracket Deep Dive (125-133) from 2020-03-29T01:00
On the first episode of Jacob Hewgley's HMA Fantasy, Dysen Gould of PA Power joins him to dive into the fantasy of the NCAA brackets.
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HMA Interview #29: Joey McKenna from 2020-03-26T16:00
On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Jude sits down with Joey Mckenna for a great conversation about Freestyle wrestling, the coronavirus, and the debut of the new Scrapl...
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HMA #30: Full HMA Team Episode from 2020-03-25T19:00
On the 30th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Podcast, Tony, Mason, Jude, and Sam all get together for a wild show. They cover recent events like Pan-Ams, Olympics getting postponed, and more! Listen
HMA Interview #28: Jordan Kutler from 2020-03-24T20:00
On the 28th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Mason Beckman brings fellow Lehigh star, Jordan Kutler, on the show for an awesome interview!
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HMA #29: One Year Anniversary Show from 2020-03-20T20:17:16
On the 29th edition of Home Mat Advantage, Sam and Jude recap the last year of memories and experiences from their rollercoaster ride with HMA.
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HMA Interview #27: Darian Cruz from 2020-03-05T23:00
On the 27th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Mason Beckman debuts his interviewing with NCAA champion, Darian Cruz. Darian explains what it was like to grow up in the Lehigh ...
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HMA Interview #26: Yianni Diakomihalis from 2020-03-02T02:00
On the 26th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Yianni Diakomihalis jumps on the show for the second time. Yianni covered a lot of topics including his brother, Greg's, fifth New Y...
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HMA Interview #25: Tony Ramos from 2020-02-21T14:00
On the 25th episode of the HMA Interview Podcast, Tony Ramos joins Sam for an awesome interview. Tony shares his coaching philosophy at UNC and covers the stories of his wrestling career.
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HMA Podcast #28: PSU/OSU Recap & Looking Forward to Next Weekend with Dysen Gould from 2020-02-20T14:59:19
On this wild episode of HMA, Sam and Jude invite their friends Jacob Hewgley and Dysen Gould on to recap some of the action from this past weekend and to preview the upcoming week. Listen
HMA #27: Ohio State vs. Penn State Whiteboard War (ft. Jacob Hewgley) from 2020-02-13T13:53:04
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude invite Jacob Hewgley back on for another breakdown of the upcoming PSU/OSU dual.
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HMA Interview #24: Anthony Cassar from 2020-02-08T22:21:31
On this interview on Home Mat Advantage Jude sits and talks with Anthony Cassar, NCAA Champ and Olympic hopeful.
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HMA #26: PSU/Iowa Whiteboard War: Shakur's Lollipop (ft. Jacob Hewgley) from 2020-01-29T18:05:28
On this much-anticipated episode of Home Mat Advantage, Sam and Jude invite special guest (and Iowa fan) Jacob Hewgley on the show to preview the upcoming PSU vs. Iowa match. Follow us on Twitter ...
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HMA #25: Mason & Sam Talk College Week 11/12 Preview/Recap from 2020-01-18T00:26:03
On the 25 edition of Home Mat Advantage, Mason Beckman and Sam Herring talk straight straight college wrestling.
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HMA #24: Holiday Tournaments Recap from 2020-01-06T14:14:37
On the 24th edition of the Home Mat Advantage, Sam and Jude breakdown all the action that took place at the Southern Scuffle and Ken Kraft Midlands Open. Brought to you by HMAWrestling.com and Wres...
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HMA Interview #23: Lee Roper from 2019-12-27T17:24:55
HMA Interview #23 is the longest interview yet. UNI Assistant coach, Lee Roper, hops on the showoff an amazing interview. Lee talks about the beginning of his wrestling career, his adversities in w...
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HMA #23: Senior Nationals Recap from 2019-12-25T21:11:45
On the 23rd edition of Home Mat Advantage Podcast, Sam & Jude recap all of the action that took place in Fort Worth, Texas last weekend. Recorded Dec 24th/
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HMA Interview #21: Neil Erisman from 2019-12-20T19:12
On the 21st edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Sam is joined by the head coach of Little Rock, Neil Erisman. Neil has coached on many levels at a myriad of schools, including his alma mater, ...
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HMA Interview #20: Rebecca Roper from 2019-12-16T15:00:46
For the 20th edition of Home Mat Advantage's Interview Podcast, Rebecca Roper joins Sam Herring to chat about her experiences in wrestling as a kid, her relationship with her husband, Lee Roper, wh...
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HMA Interview #19: Olympic Referee Sammy Julian from 2019-12-16T13:15:28
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Jude sits and talks with Olympic official Sammy Julian and learns about officiating at the highest level! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @hmawrestling Sh...
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HMA #22: CKLV Recap with Mason Beckman & Sam Herring from 2019-12-12T17:57:18
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Mason Beckman joins Sam Herring for his first of many appearances on the show. They recap the Cliff Keen Las Vegas which took place this past weekend. Che...
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HMA Interview #18: Scott Green & Beau Bartlett from 2019-12-04T17:13:49
For the first time in HMA history, we have a joint interview. On HMA Interview #19, Sam joins head coach at Wyoming Seminary, Scott Green, and his protégé, Beau Bartlett. Beau moved to Kingston, PA...
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HMA Interview #17: David Taylor from 2019-11-27T18:55:41
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Jude sits down with his coach David Taylor for a lengthy interview! They discuss the M2 Training Center, his college career, and his overseas competition. Fol...
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HMA Interview #16: Seth Gross from 2019-11-20T17:07:57
On Home Mat Advantage Interview #16, Sam sits down with Seth Gross to discuss his youth wrestling all the way up to his showing at the Bill Farrell. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestlin...
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HMA #21: College Season Week 2 and SPECIAL guest Eli Herring! from 2019-11-14T17:21:17
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Sam and Jude briefly recap the 2nd week of NCAA college wrestling, including PSU vs Navy, the Journeymen Collegiate Classic, and Ohio State vs Stanford. La...
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HMA #20: Adam Gusky's Weight Cutting Guide, Fantasy Wrestling, & Questions! from 2019-11-01T17:36:17
On HMA #20, Sam & Jude discuss Adam Gusky's book about weight cutting, their fantasy wrestling teams, and answer some of your questions!
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HMA Interview #14: Kyle Snyder from 2019-10-25T23:11:42
On the 14th episode of Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Kyle Snyder joins Sam for an amazing edition of HMA.
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HMA Interview #13: Eric Thompson from 2019-10-22T20:50:15
Having interviewed Mark McKnight, Jude interviews another 1/3 of his coaches at M2: Eric Thompson.
They talk about Eric's growing up in Iowa, his transition to Grandview University, his coac...
HMA Interview #12: Mark McKnight from 2019-10-12T14:49
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Jude talks with NCAA All American, Pan American Champion, now youth/highschool wrestling coach, Mark McKnight.
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HMA Interview #11: Michaela Beck from 2019-10-06T21:35:12
Michaela Beck joins Sam for HMA Interview #11 to talk her growth in Beat the Streets, her decision to move to Iowa City, and her future in the sport.
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HMA Interview #10: The Greatest Mind in Wrestling, Willie Saylor from 2019-10-03T14:39:07
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Sam talks Who's Number One with FloWrestling's Willie Saylor!
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HMA #19: World Championships and Lots of Questions! from 2019-09-26T15:00
On this episode of Home Mat Advantage Sam and Jude wrap up the UWW World Championships recap and then answer two week's worth of questions! Sorry about Jude's audio, don't really know why it sounds...
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HMA #18: World's Recap, Greco and Womens Discussion from 2019-09-21T00:45:49
On this episode of HMA Sam and Jude talk about the first 7 days of the World Championships. No questions this week, but they will all be answered soon! Shoutout to Wrestlersarewarriors.com for spon...
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HMA Interview #9: Mike Malinconico from 2019-09-17T02:02:04
On HMA Interview #9, Sam chats with Mike Mal about his wrestling, his coaching, how he got to FloWrestling, and some beach wrestling talk.
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HMA Interview #8: Bryce Meredith from 2019-09-06T16:21:52
Today on Home Mat Advantage, Jude talks with 2x NCAA finalist Bryce Meredith about all sorts of things.
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HMA Interview #7: Reece Humphrey from 2019-08-15T12:39:01
On episode 7 of HMA Interview Podcast, Sam sits down to chat with head coach at the NJRTC, Reece Humphrey. Reece talked about growing up wrestling in a family with a huge wrestling background, wres...
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HMA Interview #6: Sean Russell from 2019-08-11T20:21:36
NCAA All-American, Sean Russell talks about growing up wrestling in GA, being a part of the first ever WNO, & his transfer to the University of Minnesota
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HMA Interview #5: Yianni Diakomihalis from 2019-08-07T16:00:11
Sam gets to hear about Yianni growing up in the sport of wrestling, his college life, his recent freestyle events, and his relationship with his brother, Greg.
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HMA Interview #4: Bo Nickal from 2019-08-02T16:30:31
On Interview #4, Sam and Jude get to sit down and chat with Bo Nickal about growing up in Texas, his experience at PSU, his future in MMA, and more!
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HMA Interview #3 - Forrest Molinari from 2019-07-18T18:09:37
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude were able to pick the brain of Forrest Molinari about her wrestling, the growth of women's wrestling, and some HWC talk
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HMA #16: Johnni DiJulius Joins HMA Once Again, Discussing Dogu, Free vs Folk.... from 2019-07-17T16:50:29
Episode 16 is the second episode this week. On this episode, Johnni DiJulius joins HMA once again to chop it up with Sam and Jude
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HMA Episode #15: The Sam, Jude and Cliff Fretwell MEGA SHOW! from 2019-07-15T00:15:22
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude are joined by Cliff Fretwell and basically ramble for an hour and twenty minutes!
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HMA #14: How Dake is Gaming the System, Yasar Dogu, and Questions! from 2019-07-04T16:42:34
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude discuss the Kyle Dake controversy, preview the Yasar Dogu, and answer some excellent questions from Instagram and Twitter.
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 13: Final X: Lincoln Recap with Special Co-host the Wrestling Nomad! from 2019-06-20T14:29:23
On this episode of HMA Sam and Jude are joined by the Wrestling Nomad for the discussion of Final X: Lincoln.
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 12: The Final X Rutgers Recap Show! from 2019-06-10T20:12:47
This weekend at Final X Rutgers, Jude and Sam finally met in person! Hear them talk about the insane wrestling at the RAC, the experience of being press at a huge event, and listen to special guest...
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 11: FINAL X RUTGERS PREVIEW from 2019-06-03T21:28:10
On this episode of HMA Sam and Jude discuss the excellent lineup for Final X Rutgers and answer some banger questions!
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 10: Special Guest Mark Bader! from 2019-05-31T14:10:27
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude are joined by a special co-host and Flowrestling journalist, Mark Bader! They discuss youth wrestling, the shifting highschool weightclasses, and answer some...
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HMA Episode 9: WTT Recap from 2019-05-22T16:53:34
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude discuss the past weekend of wrestling at the World Team Trials! If you like this episode, listen to our others on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and m...
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 8: World Team Trials Preview! from 2019-05-15T20:04:59
This episode of HMA Sam and Jude preview the WTT, give some predictions, and answer some great questions! Follow us on Twitter: @HMA_Pod Email us! HMatAdvantage@gmail.com
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Home Mat Advantage: Interview Episode #2: Johnni DiJulius! Wrestling, Skydiving, and Fun Stories! from 2019-05-13T13:51:53
00:00 Introduction 1:00 How did Johnni and Sam meet? 3:00 Johnni and Bryce Meredith went on a trip to Europe 14:00 Sam's favorite college teams to watch 16:00 Johnni's early career in wrestling 19...
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 7: Beat the Streets Recap! from 2019-05-08T16:42:04
On this episode of HMA, Sam and Jude discuss the Beat the Streets event, possible future matchups, and some handy takes on "postseason" strength and conditioning! Or...
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 6: U.S. Open- MEGA RECAP SHOW! from 2019-05-01T20:39:58
Order of Show: 0:0- Introduction 0:50- 57kg US Open Recap 10:30- 61kg US Open Recap 17:20- 65kg US Open Recap 25:00- 70kg US Open Recap 32:35- 74kg US Open Recap 38:38- 79kg US Open Recap 43:03- ...
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 5: U.S. Open MEGA SHOW! Picks, predictions, and more! from 2019-04-24T17:22:45
This episode of HMA Sam and Jude talk U.S. Open and answer some amazing questions!
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Home Mat Advantage: Interview Episode #1- BIG news from Olympian, Dan Dennis from 2019-04-23T16:54:47
On this bonus episode of HMA, Jude and Sam interview Olympian, Dan Dennis and hear some special news regarding the future.
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Home Mat Advantage Episode 4: The Love of Wrestling, Folkstyle into Freestyle and More! from 2019-04-18T16:17:30
On this Episode we discuss how to help your children love wrestling, the transition from folkstyle into freestyle and greco, and more!
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Home Mat Advantage: Episode 3- Beat the Streets, US Open, and more!! from 2019-04-10T15:16:17
On episode 3 we converse about the coming events in the freestyle season, and we answer some GREAT questions from listeners.
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Home Mat Advantage: Episode 2- 2020 Team Predictions, NHSCA Experience, and More from 2019-04-03T22:54:01
On episode 2 we discuss our 2020 team race predictions, Jude's impression of NHSCA for the first time, and answer our listener's questions.
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Home Mat Advantage: Episode 1- NCAA Tournament Recap from 2019-03-27T19:18:27
This is our first episode where we briefly discuss the NCAA Tournament from last week.
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