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Short Time Shots: December 8, 2023 from 2023-12-08T16:04:30

It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.

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Short Time Shots: December 7, 2023 from 2023-12-07T15:56:24

It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.

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Path to Glory: Patrick Glory’s Historic NCAA Triumph and Wrestling Insights–Go Earn It Ep. 6 from 2023-12-07T05:18:58

Shane Sparks hosts Patrick Glory, the 2023 NCAA Champion from Princeton University, in a conversation that covers Glory's wrestling journey, his approach to mental toughness, and the impact of the ...

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Breaking down Purdue’s performance in Las Vegas–AAS5E6 from 2023-12-07T00:51:42

Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to break down the results from the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and what it means, at this point in the season, for his team. #BoilerUp

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#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Vegas Recap, Onto Nashville–NCS115 from 2023-12-07T00:49:16

December is a busy month for college wrestling zig-zagging across the U.S. with some of the best action of the season.

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Bloodround #445 with John Fisher from 2023-12-06T03:43:31

This week we talk through some recent news with NCAA Wrestling before transitioning into an interview with John Fisher.

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Short Time Shots: December 1, 2023 from 2023-12-01T15:18:23

Short Time Shots looking at the day's scores and more in college wrestling.

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Viva Las Vegas and recapping the Boilermaker Duals–AAS5E5 from 2023-11-30T16:33:02

A look into Purdue's wrestling program as the Boilermakers head to Las Vegas this weekend.

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Short Time Shots: November 30, 2023 from 2023-11-30T15:21:54

A look at the day's results in the world of college wrestling.

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Northern Iowa welcomes back Bob Bowlsby as interim Athletic Director from 2023-11-29T22:31:25

Bob Bowlsby was re-introduced at Northern Iowa on Wednesday as the school’s interim Athletic Director.

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The Wrestling Journey: Alex Marinelli–Go Earn It Ep. 5 from 2023-11-29T19:00:54

In this episode of The GO EARN IT Podcast, host Shane Sparks sits down with multiple-time NCAA wrestling All-American, Alex Marinelli from the University of Iowa.

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Bloodround #444: All-Star, Cy-Hawk and Thanksgiving from 2023-11-28T04:46:39

Tommy and Kevin return to talk about, what else, the big stuff in wrestling this past week.

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GRAY SIMONS|SEVEN: Masterful Mite from 2023-11-27T17:04:04

Masterful Mite looks at Simons'run into the record books, becoming the first collegiate wrestler to win four national college championships and the 20th to win three NCAA titles. The journey also r...

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Happy Thanksgiving with Brian and Coach Popolizio–NCS114 from 2023-11-24T05:03:02

A very busy first month of the season has the NC State Wrestling team sitting at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the country. After three weeks of non-stop travel, the Pack will enjoy a well-deserved couple o...

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Keep Grinding: NC State three-time All-American Trent Hidlay–Ep. 4 from 2023-11-22T05:14:25

Shane Sparks talks with multiple-time All-American and recent Bill Farrell International winner Trent Hidlay of NC State.

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Short Time Shots: November 17, 2023 from 2023-11-17T15:44:16

Looking back at the day's results in college wrestling.

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Looking ahead to the home openers–AAS5E4 from 2023-11-17T03:03:57

Checking in with Purdue wrestling on Always Aggressive.

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Short Time Shots: November 16, 2023 from 2023-11-16T15:45:06

It’s Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day’s wrestling scores and more.

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Resilience on the Mat: Chris Perry’s Wrestling Wisdom–Go Earn It Ep. 3 from 2023-11-15T16:24:41

Shane Sparks talks with two-time NCAA Champion and current Oklahoma State assistant coach Chris Perry.

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Short Time Shots: November 15, 2023 from 2023-11-15T15:46:30

A quick look at the day's wrestling news with host Jason Bryant.

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Examining the growth of high school wrestling participation–Mat Stats 26 from 2023-11-15T12:00

Dr. Jackie Paquette of the NWCA joins the show to examine the growth of high school wrestling with both boys and girls.

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Bloodround #443: MSU Open, Journeymen, Vito and All-Star Preview from 2023-11-15T03:48:19

This week we recap the MSU Open, some of the interactions, and some of the Journeyman results. We also talk some Iowa and Vito dropping a match. We also preview the NWCA All Star Classic and talk t...

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Short Time Shots: November 11, 2023 from 2023-11-11T16:21:53

It’s time for Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day in college wrestling ... with host Jason Bryant.

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Short Time Shots: November 10, 2023 from 2023-11-10T15:37:58

It’s time for Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day in college wrestling.

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Grappling with Elimination: Baskerville Institute Webinar with Nenad Lalovic, Andy Barth and Adeline Gray from 2023-11-09T22:26:49

Audio from the Baskerville Institute's webinar

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174-Pounder Alex Faison joins the show–NCS113 from 2023-11-09T16:27:55

einhardt then sits down with NC State's starter at 174 pounds, Alex Faison. The duo talk about Faison's long-time commitment to being in the Pack's practice room, his involvement with NC State's RO...

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Short Time Shots–November 9, 2023 from 2023-11-09T14:32:58

It’s time for Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day in college wrestling.

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Nick Lee on Wrestling, Resilience, and Growth–GO EARN IT Ep. 2 from 2023-11-08T15:42:59

Join host Shane Sparks as he engages with Nick Lee, a member of Team USA's men's freestyle wrestling team.

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Bloodround #442: The Dynamic Duo recaps the week in wrestling from 2023-11-08T03:30:43

This week Tommy and Kevin go as the dynamic duo. We discuss the results from some of the early season dual and Open Tournament action.

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Short Time Shots: November 3, 2023 from 2023-11-03T16:14:30

Short Time Shots looks at the scores from around the country for November 3, 2023.

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Short Time Shots: November 2, 2023 from 2023-11-02T09:01

A look around the opening night of major college wrestling with Short Time Shots from Mat Talk Online.

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Inside the Circle with NCAA National Coordinator of Officials Dr. Mike McCormick from 2023-11-01T14:47:34

A special episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast is actually a pilot episode of Inside the Circle, a podcast centered around wrestling officials and topics, hosted by NCAA wrestling official a...

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NC State Weight-by-weight Preview–NCS112 from 2023-10-31T19:47:18

As the calendar turns to November host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio get Wolfpack fans ready for the upcoming season on episode No. 112 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.

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Balancing the weight and Serbian heritage of Stevan Micic, 2023 Men’s Freestyle Wrestling World Champion–Go Earn It 1 from 2023-10-31T16:34:35

In this episode, Shane Sparks sits down with Stevan Micic, the 2023 Men's Freestyle Wrestling World Champion from Serbia. They dive deep into Stevan's wrestling journey, from his high school days t...

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Bloodround #441 with Ross Bartachek from 2023-10-31T15:55

This week Tommy and Kevin connect with Ross Bartachek from IA Wrestle to talk about the goings on in Iowa City.

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Short Time Shots: Hall of Fame Edition, October 31, 2023 from 2023-10-31T09:01

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Just going with the big news for October 31 as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has, quite literally, the honors.

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App State Wrestling Media Day–October 26, 2023 from 2023-10-27T14:34:43

ear from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley on the team's preparation and expectations for the upcoming season. Returning NCAA qualifiers Cody Bond, Will Miller, Ethan Oakley, and Tyler Askey share their ...

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Short Time Shots: October 27, 2023 from 2023-10-27T09:01

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Friday, October 27.

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KCAC Women’s Wrestling Media Day–October 26, 2023 from 2023-10-26T22:20:02

Explore the insights shared by esteemed coaches from ten KCAC institutions on the upcoming women's wrestling season, unveiled at the recent media day event.

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KCAC Men’s Wrestling Media Day–October 25, 2023 from 2023-10-25T20:02:39

Previewing the 2023-24 men's college wrestling season with the virtual media day from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in the NAIA.

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Bloodround #440 with Princeton head coach Joe Dubuque from 2023-10-25T14:34:55

This week Tommy and I do a recap of the U23 tournament and why we are living in the golden age of USA Wrestling. We are also welcomed by the Head Coach of the Princeton Tigers Wrestling Team, Jo...

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Short Time Shots: October 25, 2023 from 2023-10-25T09:01

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Wednesday, October 25.

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Princeton Wrestling Media Day–October 18, 2023 from 2023-10-20T19:25:31

Full media day press conference from October 18, 2023 at Princeton University.

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Isaac Trumble Set for U23 World Championships–NCS111 from 2023-10-19T13:58:48

Join host Brian Reinhardt and NC State junior Isaac Trumble on episode #111 of the PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.

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Short Time Shots: October 19, 2023 from 2023-10-19T09:01

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Thursday, October 19.

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The Pack is back! Brian Reinhardt returns with coach Pat Popolizio–NCS110 from 2023-10-18T16:23:10

Join host Brian Reinhardt and NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio for episode #110 as they catch #WPN up on the Pack's quickly-approaching 2023-24 season.

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Stanford head wrestling coach Chris Ayres–OTM672 from 2023-10-18T14:31:22

After 17 years enhancing Princeton's wrestling team, Coach Chris Ayres was been announced as Stanford’s next wrestling coach.

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There’s something happening here–Mat Stats 25 from 2023-10-18T04:33:16

MatStats,, highlights the growing popularity of collegiate wrestling, especially among small private schools and women's teams, denoting a prominent rise in NCAA D2 and D3 divisions.

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Bloodround #439 with Grand Valley State women’s coach Jake Short from 2023-10-18T03:22:25

This week, we talk about Women's wrestling, some of the Iowa Women's schedule, and we connect with Jake Short the new Head Coach of the Grand Valley State University Women's Wrestling Team.

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Short Time Shots: October 17, 2023 from 2023-10-17T09:01

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Tuesday, October 17.

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Short Time Shots: October 16, 2023 from 2023-10-16T09:01

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Monday, October 16.

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Short Time Shots: October 14, 2023 from 2023-10-14T09:00

It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories.

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Short Time Shots: October 13, 2023 from 2023-10-13T08:00

A quick look at the day's top wrestling stories from around the world.

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Short Time Shots: October 12, 2023 from 2023-10-12T09:00

Short Time Shots is a quick hit of the day's top wrestling stories.

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After 12 years, Mike Denney heads into a weekend of healing in Omaha from 2023-10-11T17:47:23

Mike Denney reflects on his illustrious career, the abrupt end of the UNO wrestling program, and the ensuing journey of healing, with special celebrations honoring his legacy slated for October 14 ...

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Bloodround #438 with Wyoming head coach Mark Branch from 2023-10-11T17:31:49

This week, Kevin and Tommy talk with Wyoming head wrestling coach Mark Branch.

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Short Time Shots: October 11, 2023 from 2023-10-11T09:00

Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.

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Looking at Purdue’s Big Ten dual schedule–AAS5E3 from 2023-10-05T03:01:59

Head Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to talk about the 2024 Big Ten Dual season schedule release as well as next week's official start of the 2023-24 season. The guys al...

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Bloodround #437: Schedules, Returns and Monday Duals from 2023-10-04T03:34:47

In this episode Tommy and I have some quick reactions to the schedule releases, we talk Haley Augello coming out of retirement, and some fun Monday duals. Also, we talk about the joys of parenting....

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Bloodround #436 with Michigan assistant coach Josh Churella from 2023-09-29T03:15:30

This week Tommy and I quickly recap the Greco portion of Worlds briefly and highlight some bright aspects regarding to qualifying Greco weights for the Olympics. We also discuss the Schedule releas...

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Fall training schedules and the state of college athletics–AAS5E2 from 2023-09-26T03:17:07

The crew is back as the Always Aggressive podcast returns for it's 5th season! Tony Ersland is joined by Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to review what the team got up to in the offseason and look ahe...

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Bloodround #435: Recapping the World Championships (so far) from 2023-09-22T08:43:30

U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. This week we largely talk about the World Wrestling Championships, Team USA winning the world team title for the second year in a row, and we comment on a lot of the qualificat...

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Opening up the 2023-24 season with Purdue Wrestling–AAS5E1 from 2023-09-15T07:41:05

The fifth season of Always Aggressive kicks off catching up with what's happened through the spring and summer season and what to expect from this group of wrestlers this coming season in West Lafa...

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Bloodround #434: Kevin turns 38 and the guys preview Worlds from 2023-09-15T07:35:53

In this week's episode we begin with Coach Chris Ayers moving from Princeton to Stanford. We follow that up with the ambiguous and curious Gable Steveson situation. But most importantly, we cover M...

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Thinking Globally! Looking at the numbers from the 2023 World Championships–Mat Stats 24 from 2023-09-13T03:12:41

MatStats provides the viewers with a preview of the World Wrestling Championships in Serbia 9/16-9/24/23. MatStats also offers some stats from the past World Championships.

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Maryville’s Mike Denney, seven-time national championship winning coach–OTM671 from 2023-09-11T17:22:54

For over 50 years, Mike Denney was in and around the sport of wrestling, teaching the next generations of wrestlers and coaches. A seven-time national championship winning coach at the Division II ...

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Jody Strittmatter of Young Guns Wrestling Club–OTM670 from 2023-08-31T23:28:40

Joining the program today is Jody Strittmatter, a four-time college wrestling All-American and founder of the elite Young Guns Wrestling Club in Pennsylvania. Strittmatter was a two-time Division I...

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Bloodround #433: Olympic qualifying and nine years of this show from 2023-08-31T05:29:18

This week Tommy and I talk through some of the Olympic qualifying landscape, and some of the changes. We also talk about what the wrestling world was like when we started the podcast 9 years ago. T...

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Bloodround #432 with Maryland head coach Alex Clemsen from 2023-08-24T22:47:25

This week Tommy and I begin with well wishes for Sammy Sasso. Hoping a full and easy going recovery. We also finish recapping some of the Women's U20 results from last week. We also talk about the ...

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GRAY SIMONS|SEVEN: Unrolling Granby from 2023-08-23T11:00

Seven is the story of one of America’s great wrestling minds, Gray Simons, a stellar athlete with two Olympic appearances - and a dynamic technical mind - delivering next-level techniques learned a...

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Poway H.S. (Calif.) head coach John Meyers–OTM669 from 2023-08-19T21:26:51

Joining the program today is Poway High School head wrestling coach John Meyers. Meyers took overthe California powerhouse wrestling program in the spring of 2018 after the retirement of Hall of Fa...

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Back Where I Come From–Mat Stats 23 from 2023-08-16T15:00

The boys from MatStats explore what colleges the Men&Women Wrestlers form the Worlds&Olympics attended. It is a common thread across sports to say what college an athlete went to. It is such a bi...

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Bloodround #431 with Wisconsin assistant Jon Reader from 2023-08-16T04:14:26

This week we talk through Helen Maroulis making her 13th Olympic/World Team along with the excitement from Jordan with the U20 Men's Freestyle successes to this point. Next we are joined by the...

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Tackling Division I realignment from the wrestling perspective from 2023-08-09T04:21

A year ago, host Jason Bryant outlined one of the ways to renovate Division I wrestling with wholesale realignment. Much of that was dependent upon the NCAA Transformation Committee’s suggestions. ...

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Bloodround #430: Blessing your earholes with more realignment from 2023-08-09T03:45:31

In the dog days of summer, Tommy and I still bless your ear holes with some fun talks of conference realignment and how/where it affects wrestling. We also talk through some of the U17 results on t...

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Recapping the NWCA Convention–OTM668 from 2023-08-07T15:53:31

After four days at the NWCA Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Andy Hamilton is back with a report along with a handful of interviews. Some of the topics discussed in Florida were NIL, changin...

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Bloodround #429: AIN stands for AIN’t Russia from 2023-08-03T03:41:09

This week Tommy and I discuss the goings on in Poland, why we love college wrestling. the changes to the Heavyweight landscape without Gable, the perils of gambling, and all sorts of other importan...

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Do You Know, Do You Know, Do You Know … college’s four-time champions?–Mat Stats 22 from 2023-07-26T18:08:28

The boys at MatStats deliver a statistical primer on who has won the most collegiate wrestling titles in various categories. This includes Men’s, Women’s, NCAA, NAIA, WCWA, NCWC. MatStats wants t...

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Bloodround #428 with Oklahoma head coach Roger Kish from 2023-07-26T03:15:19

This week we talk through some of the Budapest results from a couple weeks back, and quick talk of Fargo. Then we speak with Roger Kish - Head Coach at Oklahoma. We talk about competing in High Sch...

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Sean Hage of Georgia, 8-time champion at 16U and Junior Nationals–OTM667 from 2023-07-13T17:09:48

Eight-time 16U&Junior National Champion Sean Hage of Georgia goes On The MatSean Hage of Georgia is a unicorn in American wrestling. He won two 16U (then Cadet) championships and then won six Junio...

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Gray Simons: Seven (Trailer) from 2023-07-11T20:08:39

Trailer for the upcoming Etched in Stone series, Gray Simons: Seven. Gray Simons was college wrestling's first four-time collegiate national champion. He also holds the unique distinction of being ...

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Bloodround #427: Twice as nice for the Cox family from 2023-07-11T17:09

This week Tommy and Kevin discuss what having twins must be like, while we congratulate Whitney Conder-Cox and J'Den, since it was announced that they are having twins. We also talk about some of t...

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Kayla Miracle, Olympian and two-time Senior world silver medalist–OTM666 from 2023-07-05T15:43:14

Olympian and two-time World silver medalist Kayla Miracle goes On The Mat Indiana native Kayla Miracle has been a steady competitor for Team USA going back to her days at the age-group levels. A...

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Bloodround #426 with LIU assistant coach Charles Small from 2023-06-29T03:45:37

This week we had the opportunity to speak with LIU Assistant Coach, Charles Small. We talked about his development from Junior College National Champion, through D1 competitor, to coaching at the D...

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Guest spot on the Messy Success Podcast with Elizabeth Henson from 2022-04-20T15:16:52

Elizabeth Henson is one of my old college friends and a member of the 2000 NCAA Division I field hockey national championship team at Old Dominion University. Now she's got a cool podcast and we re...

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James Green says farewell to Blacksburg, SERTC–VT113 from 2022-04-15T00:30:11

After representing the United States on six World teams and coming away with a bronze medal in 2015 and a silver medal in 2017, James Green is calling it a career. On Episode 113 of Inside Virginia...

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Coach reactions as NAIA approves women’s wrestling for championship status from 2022-04-09T21:05:17

A momentous day for women’s wrestling and wrestling as a whole came on April 9, 2022 as the NAIA approve women’s wrestling as its 28th championship sport. With the announcement, the NAIA becomes th...

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Ed Giese takes another coaching path, this time to Budapest from 2022-04-07T21:36:26

Minnesota All-American Ed Giese training the next generation of women’s wrestlers in HungaryDuring the 2022 European Championships at BOK Sportcsarnok, I sat down with Illinois native and 1986 Divi...

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NC State’s Hayden Hidlay goes On The Mat–OTM644 from 2022-04-07T17:02:35

NC State’s five-time All-American Hayden Hidlay finished up his college career a few weeks ago in Detroit at 174 pounds. Now he’s taken the shoes off from competitive wrestling and will turn his fo...

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The Recap, the Super Senior Salute and the move to freestyle season–NCS94 from 2022-04-07T03:01:03

After Brian Reinhardt and Pat Popolizio gave each other some time away from one another after the close of the college wrestling season, but now it's time to kick up that glorious offseason wrestli...

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Kenny Monday talks with Tony Ersland–AAS3E20 from 2022-04-06T19:37:45

1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and Wrestling Hall of Famer Kenny Monday joins Coach Tony Ersland and the guys this week to discuss his life in wrestling, his Olympic journey and what led him to coachin...

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5PM51: Lining up with Tanner Farmer from 2022-04-01T11:23:42

Surging Illinois heavyweight and former Division I lineman and NAIA runner-up Tanner Farmer helps usher in the new season of the podcast by sharing his thoughts on a variety of perspectives. With h...

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#BuckleUp with All-American Bryce Andonian–VT112 from 2022-03-25T16:58:12

Recapping the 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships with Virginia Tech All-American Bryce"Buckle Up"Andonian. The Ohio native has represented the United States at the Junior World Championsh...

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Lee Kemp|Legend on the Rocks Ep. 4 from 2022-03-22T04:02:47

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a...

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Mat Stats 7: Is men’s college wrestling in a Camelot state? We look at the numbers–SOW19 from 2022-03-16T21:02:39

Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard look at the numbers behind the growth of men’s wrestling and how things work the rise in attendance at duals and the NCAA Championships. Is this “Camelo...

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Clackamas head coach Josh Rhoden goes On The Mat–OTM643 from 2022-03-16T20:32:14

Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon won its sixth NJCAA national wrestling championship a couple weeks ago in Council Bluffs, Iowa and head coach Josh Rhoden is on the program to tal...

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Big Ten Recap and NCAA Look Ahead–AAS3E19 from 2022-03-14T20:27:14

Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Tanner Lipsett and Cory Palm to discuss results from Big Ten Championships and preview the road ahead at NCAA Championships, including seeds and draws for the seven B...

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Lee Kemp|Legend on the Rocks Ep. 3 from 2022-03-14T18:37:55

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a...

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Another ACC Title and a look at the #PackMentality postseason prospectus–NCS93 from 2022-03-11T05:14:48

It is postseason time on a brand-new episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. NC State head coach Pat Popolzio and host Brian Reinhardt recap the Pack's fourth straight ACC Championship, and ...

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Recapping the ACC Tournament with Coach Robie–VT111 from 2022-03-09T21:58:55

We'll go weight-by-weight with Hokie head wrestling coach Tony Robie to recap the ACC Championships and see what adjustments need to be made moving forward heading into next week's NCAA Championshi...

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Lee Kemp|Legend on the Rocks Ep. 2 from 2022-03-07T16:10:28

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a...

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Purdue Big Ten Preview–AAS3E18 from 2022-03-03T03:57:28

Head coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Tanner Lipsett and Cory Palm to discuss NCAA Bid Allocations and Big Ten Championships Pre-Seeds. The guys also preview this weekend's conference championship ev...

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ACC Tournament Preview with coach Pat Popolizio–NCS92 from 2022-03-02T04:37:24

ACC Tournament Preview with Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. Gonna quickly recap home wins against North Carolina and Virginia Tech before breaking down the NC State prospectus for the comin...

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Lee Kemp|Legend on the Rocks Ep. 1 from 2022-02-28T17:03:25

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a...

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Athletic Trainer Sean Collins is on the front lines for Hokies wrestling–VT110 from 2022-02-23T20:36:47

Our final episode from the on-campus visit to Virginia Tech is with athletic trainer Sean Collins. A New York native with nearly zero wrestling experience before coming to Blacksburg, Collins talks...

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Two-time NCAA champion Travis Lee–OTM642 from 2022-02-18T19:22:21

Four-time All-American and two-time NCAA Division I Champion Travis Lee joins Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman on the latest episode of On The Mat. Lee became the first Hawaiian to become an All-Ame...

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Hokie wrestling SID Ethan Aguigui’s nearly 8,000-mile road from Guam to Blacksburg–VT109 from 2022-02-16T23:24:56

A Sports Information Director has a number of duties when it comes to promoting, covering and disseminating information about a certain sport. For Guam native Ethan Aguigui, his immersion into Virg...

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Mat Stats 6: The Future of Women’s Wrestling is so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades–SOW18 from 2022-02-16T22:49:37

Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard look at the numbers behind the growth of women's wrestling and how things work with their postseason tournaments. The crew also talks about the growth p...

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Northwestern’s on the horizon–AAS3E17 from 2022-02-16T18:45

Coming off a much-needed and greatly-appreciated bye week, the Always Aggressive Podcast takes a close look at the Purdue wrestling team's training schedule, the NCAA individual rankings and this w...

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Senior Night highlights weekend with Tar Heels, Hokies–NCS91 from 2022-02-16T06:18:05

After a “quick” up and back to Pittsburgh where the fourth-ranked Wolfpack came home with a victory over the Pitt Panthers, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio are back at ho...

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Mic’d Up Matside with Augsburg’s Tony Valek from 2022-02-11T16:49:59

Sometimes we get an opportunity to put new gear to use and try to come up with new features to bring another perspective to coverage and content. Episode 698 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast is ...

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Topping Hoosiers, Gophers highlight Purdue’s weekend–AAS3E16 from 2022-02-10T04:10:10

After mother nature interrupted the regularly-scheduled programming last week, the Always Aggressive Podcast returned to cover the last two weeks of action on-and-off the mat. Purdue head coach Ton...

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A long ride to Pittsburgh and homegrown heavyweight Tyrie Houghton–NCS90 from 2022-02-09T06:02:25

Host Brian Reinhardt gets to go home this week as the squad heads to Pittsburgh - the kicker is - the Wolfpack is bussing up to Pittsburgh for a dual with the Panthers. Coach Pat Popolizio points o...

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Todd Steidley has Central Oklahoma back atop Division II from 2022-02-08T22:46:30

Central Oklahoma has long been a player on the national stage when it comes to small college wrestling. Having won national championships in both the NAIA and NCAA Division II, the Bronchos have re...

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In Blacksburg as Coach Tony Robie takes us through match day–VT108 from 2022-02-06T16:58:44

Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling is on location in Blacksburg of all places as Jason Bryant is in Cassell getting some one-on-ones with the Hokies wrestling staff prior to the squad’s match with Duke...

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Limestone University women’s wrestling coach Brandy Green on her program and showcasing the sport from 2022-02-03T06:11:51

Brandy Green has been part of some of women's wrestling's most monumental firsts. She won a title at USA Wrestling's first Junior National championships in 2002, competed in the first U.S. Olympic ...

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Super senior Hayden Hidlay talks about his final collegiate season–NCS89 from 2022-02-02T00:18:51

It's got to be the meat of the dual meet season for coach Pat Popolizio, because that's yet another consecutive week The Skip is on his own show. Join host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach ...

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UNI All-American and four-time Junior National Champion Mark Schwab–OTM641 from 2022-01-28T17:15:29

Mark Schwab goes On The Mat Two-time UNI All-American and longtime coach Mark Schwab goes On The Mat. Schwab had a successful career as an assistant coach at UNI, Purdue and Minnesota before a ...

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Shane Sparks jumps on Always Aggressive–AAS3E15 from 2022-01-27T17:13:44

With just three duals left in the regular season, the Always Aggressive Podcast welcomed the Big Ten Network's Shane Sparks to this week's show. The squad covered no shortage of topics, including h...

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Previewing the Battle of the Burgs with Augsburg’s Tony Valek and Wartburg’s Eric Keller from 2022-01-26T05:39:33

The top rivalry in Division III wrestling resumes on Thursday, January 27 at Si Melby Hall in Minneapolis as Wartburg will visit Augsburg. The host Auggies have won 13 NCAA Division III titles whil...

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Amid non-Division I powers, Portillo twins match exemplifies wrestling’s awesomeness from 2022-01-21T15:55:33

Iowa natives Justin and Josh Portillo have been battling each other their entire lives. The twin 125-pounders took that sibling rivalry to the next level on January 15 when Josh's Nebraska-Kearney ...

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Always Aggressive Podcast: Season 3, Episode 14 from 2022-01-21T04:38:12

In preparation for a huge weekend of wrestling in West Lafayette, Purdue head coach Tony Ersland and his squad look ahead at home duals vs. Illinois and Wisconsin on this week's Always Aggressive P...

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The facts and figures behind the Wrestlers in Business Network with Col. David Fallon–SOW17 from 2022-01-19T20:12:37

Col. David Fallon, USMC, will join Glenn Gormley, Kevin Hazard and Jason Bryant on the latest Mat Stats show as part of the NWCA’s State of Wrestling Podcast. Col. Fallon has come on board with the...

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Coach Pat Popolizio breaks down Friday’s big dual with the Hokies–NCS88 from 2022-01-19T20:03:09

Back at home in Raleigh is the place to be for Episode 88 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio. Today's show is simple: No. 5 NC St...

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He’s on the call: ACC Network’s Rock Harrison–VT107 from 2022-01-19T02:41:54

During the no-fans era of college sports in 2021, one name quickly rose to the forefront of college wrestling - Rock Harrison. During Virginia Tech’s down-to-the-wire criteria win over NC State las...

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Eric Juergens goes On The Mat–OTM640 from 2022-01-18T06:39:10

Eric Juergens was a four-time All-American and two-time NCAA champion for the University of Iowa from 1998-2001. Juergens is the co-owner of Young Guns, which has locations in Pennsylvania and Iowa...

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Understanding the Moss Arts Center with Executive Director Ruth Waalkes–VT106 from 2022-01-13T04:23:41

The Moss Arts Center dual has been a unique fixture on the Virginia Tech wrestling schedule for nearly a decade. On Episode 106 of Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling, we'll get a look into things on th...

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Boilermakers upset Huskers, move up the rankings–AAS3E13 from 2022-01-13T04:20:01

The Big Ten dual season has arrived and the Purdue wrestling team had a big first weekend, traveling to a pair of top-10 ranked conference opponents. The Boilermakers knocked off No. 9 Nebraska on ...

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Wrestling Change My Life Podcast #302: Jason Bryant from 2022-01-12T05:04

From WrestlingChangedMyLife.comJason Bryant is a hall of fame broadcaster and sports announcer. He’s announced the Olympics, World Championships, NCAAs and countless other events. In the late 1990s...

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Albert White’s journey from Harvey Twister to Little Rock Trojan from 2022-01-11T05:36:01

Albert White grew up wrestling in the famed Harvey Twisters wrestling club in Harvey, Illinois. A high school wrestling legend and one of the nation’s top recruits coming out of high school, White ...

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Purdue wrestling welcomes 2022–AAS3E12 from 2022-01-06T01:53:01

The first episode of the Always Aggressive Podcast of 2022 is a big one, looking back at the Boilermakers'final two events of the non-conference schedule and peering ahead at the impending Big Ten ...

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Talking with ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott and HC Pat Popolizio–NCS87 from 2022-01-06T01:47:52

It's a new year but the season still rolls on as does the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with its 8th episode. Joining award winning host Brian Reinhardt is NC State head coach Pat Popolizio and re...

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Hall of Fame coach Jim Miller goes On The Mat–OTM639 from 2021-12-31T05:20:09

Jim Miller goes On The MatJim Miller won 10 NCAA Division III titles as the head coach at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Jim is in studio on Episode 639 of On The Mat. Miller is now the Directo...

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California Champs! Mt. San Antonio College head coach David Rivera from 2021-12-17T22:24:25

Coming into this season, never before had Mt. San Antonio College came away from the California Community College wrestling championships with a championship. That changed on Saturday, December 11 ...

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Predicting success, a high school to college statistical comparison–SOW16 from 2021-12-16T01:30:51

Glenn Gormley of The MatStats Show are joined by host Jason Bryant for Episode 16 of the State of Wrestling Podcast, highlighting Mat Stats’ fourth episode.With Kevin Hazard under the weather, Glen...

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Looking at the lineup as Pack preps for App State–NCS86 from 2021-12-09T20:31:04

The NC State Wolfpack is off to a strong start to the season but will be challenged by in-state rival and always pesky Appalachian State. On Episode 86 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host B...

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Closing out the semester with a look back at the CKLV–AAS3E11 from 2021-12-09T19:51:26

After an impressive performance at the 2021 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Purdue wrestling head coach Tony Ersland weighs in on the Always Aggressive Podcast to talk through the Boilermakers r...

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Nathan Traxler acclimates to Blacksburg and a new weight class–VT105 from 2021-12-08T22:10:42

Graduate student Nathan Traxler joins Episode 105 of Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling to talk about how he's acclimating to Blacksburg. Before we introduce Traxler to #HokieNation, head coach Tony Ro...

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Remembering Dad from 2021-12-02T18:54:15

On December 6, 1944 – Grover Clinton Bryant Jr. was born to Eva and Clinton Bryant of Weems, Virginia. Weems is a small village on the Northern Neck that sits on the shores of the Rappahannock Rive...

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Khash Saghafi goes On The Mat–OTM638 from 2021-12-02T17:58:07

Khash Saghafi joins Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as On The Mat returns now that the college wrestling season is here. Saghafi is currently the President of Liberty Home Mortgage in Ohio, but he ...

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Previewing the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational–AAS3E10 from 2021-11-30T21:08:43

The Purdue wrestling team hosted its home opener, got a little break for the Thanksgiving holiday and is ready for one of the nation's top tournaments this week. Head coach Tony Ersland takes you t...

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Dylan Wanagiel breaks down the first Garden State Grapple on November 27 from 2021-11-25T15:07:04

Dylan Wanagiel, the Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events for The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey comes on the show before he cooks up some turkey to talk about the first G...

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Iowa introduces new women’s wrestling coach Clarissa Chun (Press Conference) from 2021-11-19T20:35:27

Audio from the press conference introducing Clarissa Chun as the first women’s wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. Audio provided by Chris Brewer and Iowa Sports Information.Speaking will be...

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Super freshman Kai Orine and the rundown from The Skip–NCS85 from 2021-11-17T22:56:17

Fifth-ranked NC State opens its dual season this weekend, playing host to West Virginia. Head coach Pat Popolizio gives a full rundown of that matchup and how the past two weekends of open tourname...

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Looking at the growth of women’s college wrestling with The MatStats Show–SOW15 from 2021-11-17T11:41

Glenn Gormley and Kevin Hazard of The MatStats Show are joined by host Jason Bryant for Episode 15 of the State of Wrestling Podcast, which is now the podcast home of Mat Stats. Glenn, Kevin an...

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Continuing the Catrabone legacy at Michigan–The MatBoss Podcast Ep. 64 from 2021-11-15T15:49:45

In this episode Chad talks with three-time Michigan All-American Jeff Catrabone and his son Cam. Cam is a sophomore who recently committed to the University of Michigan after placing high at Super ...

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Cleveland State on top, recruiting and some craziness–AAS3E9 from 2021-11-12T15:27:20

It's been a busy week for Purdue head coach Tony Ersland and the Boilermaker wrestling program, traveling to the East Coast, opening the 2021-22 season and adding a key piece to the Boilermaker fam...

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Ad Free: Short Time Shots 11/11/21 from 2021-11-12T05:57:54

Welcome to Short Time Shots, the audible version of Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet, I am he, Hall of Fame Wrestling Writer, Broadcaster and Announcer Jason Bryant and this is a look at...

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Throwback: The very first Wrestling 411 dropped 13 years ago with Tom Brands from 2021-11-11T20:16:17

On November 11, 2008 the first national wrestling podcast launched with hosts Kyle Klingman and Jason Bryant from KAUG Studios on the campus of Augsburg University. The idea behind Wrestling 411 wa...

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Short Time Shots: 11/10/21 from 2021-11-11T06:14:16

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Dave Malecek has UW-La Crosse ready for some multi-divisional action on November 12 from 2021-11-11T01:55:05

Episode 686 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast and we’re talking with UW-La Crosse head wrestling coach Dave Malecek about the upcoming triple-dual in La Crosse on November 12 featuring Division I...

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Lloyd Keaser|Thrill, Agony&Satisfaction from 2021-11-09T06:00

The famous tagline for ABC's Wide World of Sports is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Lloyd Keaser's story isn't all sunshine and rainbows. In addition to the hardships he overcame as...

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Short Time Shots: 11/7/21 from 2021-11-08T16:40:23

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Short Time Shots: 11/4/21 from 2021-11-05T04:30:19

Welcome to Short Time Shots, the audible version of Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet, I am he, Hall of Fame Wrestling Writer, Broadcaster and Announcer Jason Bryant and this is a look at...

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Hokies ready to roll in 2021-22–VT104 from 2021-11-04T17:40:42

Another season of Hokie wrestling is here and that means another season of Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling is kicking off with head coach Tony Robie. Coach Robie talks about getting back to normal i...

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Wrapping up wrestle-offs means it’s time to compete–AAS3E8 from 2021-11-04T16:36:26

The official start of the 2021-22 campaign is finally here and the Always Aggressive Podcast is back to get you ready for the Boilermakers'season-opening duals. Purdue opens Saturday at Drexel Univ...

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Short Time Shots: 11/3/21 from 2021-11-04T04:51:18

Welcome to Short Time Shots, the audible version of Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet, I am he, Hall of Fame Wrestling Writer, Broadcaster and Announcer Jason Bryant and this is a look at...

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The Season Preview with Pat Popolizio from 2021-11-03T21:10:38

A full breakdown of what the lineup could be looking like for the upcoming season for the NC State Wolfpack wrestling program is the focal point of Episode 84 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast....

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Short Time Shots: 11/2/21 from 2021-11-03T05:31:24

Welcome to Short Time Shots, the audible version of Jason Bryant’s College Wrestling Wrap Sheet, I am he, Hall of Fame Wrestling Writer, Broadcaster and Announcer Jason Bryant and this is a look at...

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Short Time Shots: 11/1/21 from 2021-11-02T23:12:32

Stuff you know and stuff you don’t about the world of college wrestling for November 1, 2021 by Jason Bryant. Music: LFG from Backing Tracks by EposVoxFull text available:https://www.patreon.com...

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Lloyd Keaser|First, Best&Different from 2021-11-02T05:00

When it comes to being a success, Famed country music legend Loretta Lynn once said you either have to be first, best or different. In the sports world, there aren’t many opportunities to be all th...

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Recapping Family Weekend, wrestle-offs and more from 2021-10-28T21:11:19

Things are revving up for the 2021-22 Purdue wrestling season and the Boilermakers are starting to get people together to enjoy some wrestling. Head coach Tony Ersland and the crew go through it al...

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Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Wrestling Media Day from 2021-10-28T00:59:43

The first Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference men’s wrestling media day took place on October 26. With the addition of Avila and Friends, the KCAC will be sponsoring men’s wrestling and a qualify...

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Sipping some of that wrestling internet tea with Stalemates founder Zach Bogle from 2021-10-25T20:22:46

Zach Bogle started a current events wrestling outlet called Stalemates in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With no wrestling, what else did wrestling people get to do to try to stay busy? It was...

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David Fallon, WIBN Career Services Coordinator, on the new WIBN Career Center–SOW14 from 2021-10-23T15:48:16

In July, the National Wrestling Coaches Association and Wrestlers in Business Network named David Fallon the WIBN Career Services Coordinator. A former United States Marine, Fallon wrestled at Bost...

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Finally, the Rock (Harrison) has returned to Raleigh along with super senior Thomas Bullard from 2021-10-22T17:35:57

Host Brian Reinhardt returns for Episode 83 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with two guests, one new and one returning. To kick off the show, the Pack welcomes in-studio guest Rock Harrison, ...

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2021 Medal of Courage honoree Gary Chopp from 2021-10-22T16:05

In 1975, a few months after concluding his wrestling career at Grand Valley State University with a sixth-place finish at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national tournament, ...

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Army West Point associate head coach Scott Green on wrestling development, wings and Wegmans from 2021-10-20T21:06:11

Army West Point assistant coach Scott Green is in Minnesota checking out the wings and weather and the local wrestling talent. He stops into the Mat Talk Online Speakeasy Studio to talk about his c...

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2021 Order of Merit recipient Gary Abbott from 2021-10-20T14:13

Since 1988, Gary Abbott has served as the media face of USA Wrestling, traveling to major wrestling events in the United States and around the globe, including eight Olympic Games, dozens of senior...

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2021 Meritorious Official Tim Shiels from 2021-10-18T18:38:51

Tim Shiels began officiating full-time in 1988, working the regional and state tournaments in his home state of Minnesota. He began focusing on college officiating in 1989 and has worked 12 NCAA Di...

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Tony Rotundo on a first trip to Fargo, isolated in Tokyo and open in Oslo from 2021-10-15T20:43:37

Wrestling photographer Tony Rotundo joins the Short Time Wrestling Podcast on Friday, October 15 at 1 p.m. Central to talk about a unique trifecta of wrestling trips. Tony's an award-winning photog...

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Practice has begun in West Lafayette–AAS3E6 from 2021-10-15T16:00:04

The Purdue wrestling team officially started its 2021-22 this week and the Boilermakers are only three weeks out from their first competition of the year. Head coach Tony Ersland talks through the ...

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My college rival, Appalachian State’s Shomari Rozier–The MatBoss Podcast Ep. 63 from 2021-10-13T17:30:19

Shomari Rozier joins Chad for this podcast. Shomari and Chad were college rivals - Chad at UT-Chattanooga and Shomari at Appalachian State (Both were NCAA Qualifiers). In this episode, they look ...

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Bout at the Ballpark announcement and press conference from 2021-10-13T15:46:48

The Texas Rangers along with USA Wrestling, Oklahoma State University and the University of Iowa, announced an NCAA/International double dual set to take place at Globe Life Stadium on February 12,...

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Pulling back the curtain on the recruiting process–AAS3E5 from 2021-10-01T02:27:55

Recruiting season is in full swing for the Purdue wrestling team and head coach Tony Ersland pulls back the curtain a bit to talk about the process, the visits and everything that goes with it for ...

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Lloyd Keaser|The Man They Call Butch from 2021-09-30T13:00

In March of 2021 at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in St. Louis, five African-American wrestlers – Iowa State's David Carr, Minnesota's Gable Steveson and the Penn State trip of Roman ...

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Patrick Kelly of Air Time & KWCA: #InternationalPodcastDay Origin Stories from 2021-09-29T14:57:43

The following is an episode from a wrestling podcast and its origin story. The purpose for this episode is to expose the wrestling community to new wrestling podcasts they might not have...

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Dylan Morrison of MorWrestling: #InternationalPodcastDay Origin Stories from 2021-09-29T14:28:44

The following is an episode from a wrestling podcast and its origin story. The purpose for this episode is to expose the wrestling community to new wrestling podcasts they might not have...

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Purdue assistant coach Leroy Vega goes On The Mat – OTM637 from 2021-09-27T16:05:11

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Indiana native Leroy Vega as an animal on the mat as a four-time ...

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World & Olympic champion Kurt Angle talks history, Gable Steveson and the Olympics from 2021-09-23T17:23:13

Episode 675 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast is back in action with 1995 World Champion and 1996 Olympic Champion Kurt Angle. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native is a member of 16 Hal...

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Looking at the Purdue wrestling schedule – AAS3E4 from 2021-09-20T14:54:21

The Purdue wrestling team received its 2022 Big Ten Conference schedule this week, so head coach Listen

U.S. Women’s Freestyle National Team Coach Terry Steiner – OTM636 from 2021-09-09T17:38:08

Terry Steiner, the current U.S. National Women’s Freestyle Coach, will come On The Mat to talk about the Olympic Games and the upcoming U.S. W...

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Picking up the preseason chatter with Pat Popolizio – NCS82 from 2021-09-07T21:58:08

It’s been a long, long summer but finally, the Pack has come back to the Podcast! Join past NWMA SID of the Year and NC State Director of Digi...

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Peyton Stovall looks at Purdue’s EMPOWER and NIL programs – AAS3E3 from 2021-09-07T15:26:54

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Always Aggressive Podcast welcomed special guest Peyton St...

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Remembering the late G. Wyatt Schultz from 2021-08-25T23:01:59

A few words about the late G. Wyatt Schultz, longtime wrestling advocate, photographer and friend. Schultz was a photographer and journalist f...

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U.S. National Men’s Freestyle Coach Bill Zadick – OTM635 from 2021-08-25T16:15:56

U.S. National Men’s Freestyle Coach Bill Zadick

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Michigan State head coach Roger Chandler – The MatBoss Podcast Ep. 62 from 2021-08-25T03:29:35

Michigan State Head Coach Roger Chandler joins the podcast this week. We talk Spartan Wrestling and the positive direction they are heading.&n...

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Purdue’s Max Lyon taking his extra year – AAS3E2 from 2021-08-20T03:12:15

This week's Always Aggressive Podcast features Purdue wrestling senior Max Lyon...

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Andy Hamilton recaps the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games – OTM634 from 2021-08-17T21:40:07

Andy Hamilton is back from TokyoThe only guest that matters this week is co-host Andy Hamilton. It’ll be a full Tokyo breakdown as Andy’s back...

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The Purdue perspective on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from 2021-08-16T16:27:27

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Jacob Newby and leaving when at the top – The MatBoss Podcast Ep. 61 from 2021-07-26T15:17

The conclusion of an interview with Jacob Newby. Jacob talks about the events that led to him leaving the Oklahoma St. wrestling program while...

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Fargo Fives: Davidson assistant coach Joey Dance from 2021-07-19T01:52:53

Davidson assistant coach Joey Dance had success as an athlete in Fargo, winning titles at both the 16U and Junior age groups in freestyle. Now he's back in town looking to bring in wrest...

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Fargo Fives: USA Wrestling Events Director Pete Isais from 2021-07-18T01:03:35

USA Wrestling Events Director Pete Isais has had an interesting 18 months. With wrestling a combat sport with high contact and tournaments attracting thousands of competitors, this year'...

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Fargo Fives: Idaho official Brock Zollinger from 2021-07-18T00:25:15

Idaho's Brock Zollinger is one of the nation's top international wrestling officials, but his career in Fargo isn't just about blowing the whistle or confirming calls, he won the 2001 Ju...

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Fargo Fives: North Dakota State head coach Roger Kish from 2021-07-17T22:16:22

Checking in with Roger Kish, the head wrestling coach at the #Fargo2021 host institution, North Dakota State. Kish talks about the relationships built and the impact on his pr...

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Fargo Fives: Joe Williamson of GroWrestling from 2021-07-17T21:20:10

In #Fargo2021, Joe Williamson of GroWrestling talks about what it's like to be back in Fargo and what he's doing here and what he's doing with Blue Chip Athletic here.
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Corby and Josh from Mat Scouts stop into The Speakeasy on the way to #Fargo2021 from 2021-07-16T19:23:53

Corby Vandeventer & Josh Conklin of MatScouts stop into the Speakeasy to talk #Fargo2021 as they drive across the country to cover one of the world's greatest events.
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Jason Fulmore of SEWrestle talks Fargo and Southeast wrestling in the Speakeasy from 2021-07-15T18:14:07

Jason Fulmore of SEWrestle is heading to Fargo. He'll stop into New Brighton, Minnesota where the weather is great and talk with Jason Bryant in the Speakeasy Studio about things wrestli...

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Iranian American Hooman “Mo” Tavakolian’s hope in wrestling, diplomacy and humanitarian efforts from 2021-07-14T01:43:24

Recently, Hooman "Mo" Tavakolian released his book, "Hooman's Hope: On A Mission For World Peace." The book chronicles Mo's life coming from Iran to the United States, the presence of wr...

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New Bellarmine head wrestling coach Ned Shuck – OTM633 from 2021-07-12T16:15:22

Ned Shuck goes On The MatThe newest head coach to be hired in Division I is Ned Shuck at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Shuck ...

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Jacob Newby and the goal of wrestling for your idol – The MatBoss Podcast Ep. 60 from 2021-07-12T15:03:24

Part 1 of an interview with Oklahoma St. all-American Jacob Newby. Jacob talks about the early stages of his career and the desire to be like ...

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5PM50: Mr. Fantastic Benji Peak from 2021-07-09T16:58:17

Episode 50 has Hall commenting on the unusual training schedule for the Team USA Olympians. After that, US National Team member "Mr. Fantastic...

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5PM49: Robby Smith on coaching, fatherhood and mentors from 2021-07-05T20:01:42

Multi-time World Team member and 2016 Olympian Robby Smith joins the show to discuss retirement, the legacy of Mark Halvorson, and becoming th...

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Guest Spot: Starve the Doubts with Jared Easley & Ms. Christine from 2021-07-04T03:34:49

It's been years in the making, but Mat Talk Online founder Jason Bryant was finally a guest on the Starve the Doubts podcast. Starve the Doubt...

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WIBN Speaker Series: Asylum Entertainment President Jonathan Koch and how wrestling saved his life from 2021-06-22T17:44:03

The June WIBN Speaker Series featured former wrestler and iconic Hollywood TV/Documentary producer, Jonathan Koch. Jonathan has a fantastic st...

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Chance Leonard and his documentary film, The Price of Legacy from 2021-06-15T05:02:22

Chance Leonard recently completed The Price of Legacy, a documentary about the legendary Perry High School wrestling program in Perry, Oklahoma. That documentary goes live on June 15 on ...

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Offseason chatter, U23’s and recruiting in West Lafayette – AAS2E24 from 2021-06-12T20:50:29

Purdue wrestling head coach Tony Ersland and crew bring you a summer update on the...

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FCA Wrestling’s Heath Eslinger talks the Truth & Technique Live event coming June 18 from 2021-06-11T18:59:13

Another wrestling card is coming your way and this one's going to be free! The details about FCA Wrestling's Truth & Technique Live, which is coming June 18, will be highlighted on E...

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Dan Hodge Tribute Series: Jack Roller from 2021-06-09T19:03:28

For over 40 years, Jack Roller has been putting on wrestling events around the country. Roller’s World of Wrestling events have been some of t...

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SPECIAL: The Kurt Angle Show Ep. 18 – Dave Schultz and Kurt’s time with Foxcatcher from 2021-06-07T22:51:18

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, listen as Kurt and Conrad discuss David Schultz, the amateur wrestler who won an Olympic Gold Medalist...

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2021 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend Induction Speeches from 2021-06-07T14:47:40

Couldn't make it to the annual Honors Weekend at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame? We've got you covered as the Hall of Fame Legends Podcas...

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Dan Hodge Tribute Series: Jim Ross from 2021-06-03T17:07:34

One of the most iconic voices in the world of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for decades has been Jim Ross. "Ol J.R." has anchored television broadcasts dating back to t...

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Dan Hodge Tribute Series: Gerry Brisco from 2021-05-24T22:31:39

When it comes to telling stories about Danny Hodge, Gerry Brisco could tell you thousands. For years, Brisco and Hodge traveled together in the territory days of professional wrestling. ...

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5PM48: Austin Morrow and Gary Mayabb from 2021-05-21T18:07:47

Episode 48 brings a pair of familiar figures to the forefront: Austin Morrow (77 kg, NYAC/NTS) and USA Greco-Roman Manager of Operations Gary ...

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Dan Hodge Tribute Series: Lee Roy Smith from 2021-05-20T21:14:28

Lee Roy Smith was born and raised in Oklahoma. An NCAA champion, world silver medalist and the first of the four famous Smith brothers, Smith grew up in ...

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Dan Hodge Tribute Series: Mike Chapman from 2021-05-18T04:13:28

The world lost the legendary Danny Hodge on Christmas Eve 2020 at the age of 88. Thousands were impacted by Hodge, but he made his biggest impact in the world of wrestling - both on the ...

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ThaHustle: Redefining myself as a coach from 2021-05-13T22:26:55

After almost 20 years of coaching I've been doing some reflecting on things that have been successful and things that have not. I talk about t...

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview Three from 2021-05-12T15:48:46

The third John Smith interview is here! This interview was recorded in October of 2020 at Coach Smith's office, as part of the audio documentary series, The Smiths. We talk a...

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#WrestlingShirtADayInMay founder and wrestling advocate Jim Dutrow from 2021-05-11T18:29:07

Three years ago, Short Time host Jason Bryant (that's me) did a #WrestlingShirtADay challenge with some wrestling fans. The end result was 366 days of different wrestling shirts to promo...

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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion keeps calling Stanford out from 2021-05-05T18:10:49

Longtime sports journalist Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle joins the Short Time Wrestling Podcast to talk about the situation at Stanford. Now a columnist after impressive car...

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Keep The Flame Alive podcast: Book Club Claire and Jason Bryant on “Foxcatcher” from 2021-05-01T03:15:58

Mat Talk Online founder Jason Bryant (that's me) was again a guest on the Keep The Flame Alive podcast, a show featuring stories and athletes ...

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Team awards time for Boilermaker wrestling – AAS2E23 from 2021-04-28T21:35:09

With the 2020-21 academic year coming to a close soon, the Purdue wrestling program remains buzzing with activity. Head coach Listen

R.J. Mitte finds his wrestling inspiration in new movie Triumph from 2021-04-26T20:24:33

R.J. Mitte's breakout role as an actor came with his portrayal of Walter White Jr. in the hit series Breaking Bad. Mitte's still been working as an actor and now the sport of wrestling h...

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Missouri wrestling returns to the Big 12; Clackamas wins third straight NJCAA title from 2021-04-23T04:07:34

Clackamas won its third straight NJCAA national championship on Thursday night after a huge fall by 133-pound champion Zeth Brower gave the Co...

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Olympic Trials finalist Joey McKenna of the Pennsylvania RTC – OTM632 from 2021-04-22T16:38:46

Joey McKenna goes On The Mat

Joey McKenna’s had an up-and-down path through senior-level wrestling....

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NEO’s Joe Renfro and Clackamas’ Josh Rhoden: Talking NJCAA Wrestling Championships from 2021-04-16T19:26:32

Two of the top coaches in the NJCAA, Joe Renfro of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and Josh Rhoden of Clackamas, will come on Short Time to talk about the unique season that's impacted the...

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WIBN Speaker Series: Spartan Founder and CEO Joe De Sena – SOW12 from 2021-04-16T17:33:48

The latest guest in the Wrestlers In Business Network’s speaker series is Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena. A New York native, De Sena was ...

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ThaHustle: Executing your personal brand from 2021-04-15T17:03:29

Compound's Cliff Fretwell does a deep dive into purposeful execution strategies to grow your personal or business brand via social media conte...

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Catching up with Pat Popolizio – NCS81 from 2021-04-15T14:37:40

Catch-up on Wolfpack Wrestling news with head coach Pat Popolizio on episode 81 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Brian Reinhardt and Popolizio...

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Getting to the Boilermakers’ NCAA Championships recap – AAS2E22 from 2021-04-15T03:10:46

Allowing enough time to pass, while still remaining close enough to the event to keep it relevant, head coach Listen

Richard Immel of FloSports talking about the men’s freestyle portion of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials from 2021-04-14T19:51:53

Richard Immel of FloSports swings by the Speakeasy to recap the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials from Fort Worth, Texas. Richard is an award-winning media guru in the sport of wrestling wit...

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North Carolina head coach Coleman Scott – OTM631 from 2021-04-10T17:24:09

North Carolina head coach Coleman Scott goes On The MatColeman Scott was a four-time All-American at Oklahoma State and a 2012 Olympic bronze ...

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Recapping the Trials in Greco-Roman with FivePointMove.com’s Tim Hands from 2021-04-10T02:02:44

Tim Hands, founder of the award-winning Greco-Roman wrestling website, FivePointMove.com, joins the Short Time Wrestling Podcast to recap the happe...

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What super seniors are showing up for Purdue? – AAS2E21 from 2021-04-09T02:59:48

Senior Devin Schroder joins the show this week to talk about his HUGE announcement that he is returning for the 2021-22 season! Coach Ersland ...

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Hokies All-American Korbin Myers pursuing a doctorate in wrestling – VT103 from 2021-04-08T16:20:46

After a morning workout with assistant coach Cody Brewer, 2021 All-American Korbin Myers joins Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling to talk about hi...

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The Smiths | Full John Smith Interview, Part 2 from 2021-04-07T20:06

In honor of the Olympic Trials taking place this past weekend, we wanted to release the second of three John Smith interviews. As a reminder, ...

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Transition Wrestling’s Gabby Lord-Klein on women’s freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials from 2021-04-06T22:25:19

Gabby Lord-Klein, founder of the women's wrestling website TransitionWrestling.com, will join the Short Time Wrestling Podcast to discuss the happenings at the recent U.S. Olympic Team T...

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WIBN Philly Webinar: Bill Zadick, 2006 World Champion and Team USA men’s freestyle coach – SOW11 from 2021-03-30T19:46:15

On March 11, World Champion and current Team USA Men’s Freestyle wrestling coach Bill Zadick joined the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wrestlers ...

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Looking back and some Olympic Team Trials Memories from 2021-03-30T15:16:26

This coming week, we'll finally have the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for what will be the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Originally scheduled for Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center, Dickies Are...

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Who hit the podium for the fourth time in 2021? from 2021-03-26T16:22:39

One of the best parts for the statistically and historically minded is the weeks following the close of the men’s college wrestling seasons. W...

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Four-time All-American Hayden Hidlay and The Decision – NCS80 from 2021-03-24T19:18:20

With the conclusion of the 2021 NCAA Championships, we now turn to the offseason on Episode 80 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Some major decisions are going to be announced in re...

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Maryville head coach Mike Denney – OTM630 from 2021-03-22T03:18:27

Maryville head wrestling coach Mike Denney reflects on the UNO series on Trackwrestling and the 10-year anniversary of the program being dropp...

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5PM47: Nate Engel and Xavier Johnson from 2021-03-19T22:21:03

Hall sinks his teeth into the recent "Ranking Series" event for US Seniors and sheds some light on the upcoming mentoring program being implem...

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ThaHustle: Importance of Social Media from 2021-03-16T14:18

I dive into a couple layers of my perspective on how important I think understanding the power of social media is. My thoughts as it relates t...

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The Wolfpack-centric NCAA Division I wrestling preview with Pat Popolizio – NCS79 from 2021-03-16T03:25:48

We're just days away from blowing the whistle at the 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. It'll be almost two years to the day since we l...

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5PM46: Taylor LaMont and Jessy Williams drop in and talk development and struggle from 2021-03-11T05:55

Junior World bronze, US National Team member, and now multi-time NCAA Division 1 Qualifier Taylor LaMont comes on to discuss folkstyle's place...

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Recapping the Big Ten Championships – AAS2E20 from 2021-03-11T05:25:22

The 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships are in the books and the Boilermakers have eight individuals qualified for the national tournament. P...

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ACC Champion Daniel Bullard and Sport Administrator Josh Dalton – NCS78 from 2021-03-10T06:05:45

With the brackets still yet to be revealed, head coach Pat Popolizio goes into hiding, leaving host Brian Reinhardt with the opportunity to bring NC State Sport Administrator Josh Dalton...

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5PM45: Dennis Hall and Max Nowry from 2021-03-04T22:01:33

Max Nowry returns to the program as a legitimate guest following his antics on E43 and reunites with co-host Dennis Hall to discuss a variety ...

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Tom Molony’s path at Calumet and an NAIA Championship Tournament Preview from 2021-03-03T21:22:28

Join host Jason Bryant for a look into this weekend's upcoming NAIA National Championships. Joining the show will be Tom Molony, the first-yea...

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‘Mat Scout’ Willie Saylor talks Big Ten Tournament – AAS2E19 from 2021-03-03T07:41

The Boilermakers welcomed a special guest to the Always Aggressive Podcast as they prep for this weekend's Big Ten Championships. Willie Saylo...

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Mizzou head coach Brian Smith – OTM629 from 2021-03-03T04:42:22

Missouri head coach Brian Smith goes On The MatBrian Smith and his Missouri Tigers are fresh off their 10th straight conference championship a...

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Boilermakers end regular season with in-state rout – AAS2E18 from 2021-02-25T03:51:30

On the heels of history, the Always Aggressive Podcast dives into Purdue wrestling's outstanding win over archrival Indiana on Monday in Hollo...

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Previewing the Pack at the upcoming ACC Championships – NCS77 from 2021-02-23T22:59:10

Heading into this weekend’s ACC Championships in Raleigh, NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt go weight-by-we...

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Don Bosco head coach Tom Hogan goes On The Mat – OTM628 from 2021-02-23T16:54:28

Tom Hogan goes On The MatWartburg All-American and Gilbertville (Iowa) Don Bosco High School head wrestling coach Tom Hogan is next On The Mat...

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5PM44: Michael Hooker and Toby Erickson join the show from 2021-02-21T19:46:29

Episode 44 features a reinvigorated Hall as well as two guests, Army wrestlers Toby Erickson and Michael Hooker. With UWW updating the rules for Greco and an overseas trip on the horizon...

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