Bloodround

This week we have the honor of speaking with Olympic Gold Medalist - Brandon Slay. We talk through his competition career, his experiences as Executive Director and Head Coach of Penn RTC, as well as his athletes. We also talk through some of the rule changes over the years for freestyle wrestling, NIL and RTC implications, Burroughs return, and practice preparation. Coach Slay gave us a ton of ti...

This week Tommy and Kevin talk about the retirement of one of the greats, Alex Dieringer. We also talk through the results of the Non-Olympic World Team Trials, and some of the grounding rules, as well as the results. We also talk about some of the movement recently, and finish with a parent corner. The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network...

This week we are joined by Rob Sulaver! Rob wrestled at Michigan and now is a strength and conditioning coach and expert through bandanatraining.com. Rob shares his story with us regarding his competition years for the Wolverines, as well as getting his business going, and we talk some exercise philosophy. We also talk the non-Olympic weight class trials coming up this weekend and we give our pred...

This week Tommy and Kevin talk about CSUB's recent addition of AJ Ferrari, as well as some of the movement into and out of the Hawkeye wrestling room. We also are joined by Izzak Olejnik of NIU and Oklahoma State. He talks with us about his career, big matches, the recent additions to OK State, and his plans for the future. We wrap up with other recent news and parent corner. Rock On! The views an...

We're back! After some timing conflicts over the last couple of weeks, Tommy and Kevin are back on the mics. We review the Olympic results, talk through some of the movement over the last weeks, and discuss Burroughs coming back for the Non-Olympic weight Trials in Omaha! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the Mat Talk...

This week Tommy and Kevin are joined by the incomparable Jason Bryant. We talk a little bit of everything under the son. Fargo, being old, being bald, connections through the years in the sport. We also cover Little Rock, Minnesota, St. Cloud State, and even some Karaoke. We wrap up with some Parent Corner and then we Rock On. The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individu...

This week Tommy and Kevin briefly cover the amazing opportunity that Mijian Lopez has to be the only five-time Olympic Champion in any sport ever. We also then reconnect with Michigan legend and successful businessman Mike Amine. We talk about his recent trip to Vancouver, his son's wrestling careers, the Bormet era at Michigan, CKWC and the contributions that Sergei Beloglazov has made. We wrap i...

This week Tommy and Kevin talk through GVSU's Women's program, their addition of Sage Mortimer, and other pickups that they had. We also talk through the Russians not participating in the Olympics. Prior that that we discuss the additions of Kamal Bey and Frank Chamizo to the Olympics. We also touch on the expanding usage of our logo and namesake.  The views and opinions expressed on this show are...

This week we talk about Columbia hiring Donny Pritzlaff as their head coac, then we dive into an interview with recenlty retired Central Michigan head wrestling coach Tom Borrelli. We talk through his historic credentials, some of the career highlights, and the National Duals. We also talk through the new coaching staff, some of his other notable D1 coaches from CMU, and we wrap it up by talking a...

This week we talk through some of the recent moves in the transfer portal as well as on the coaching side. Then we had the chance to speak with Missouri wrestling great Allan Hart. Kevin publicly apologizes for a Tweet from Detroit, then we talk through his style, wrestling for Brian Smith and at St. Edward in high school. We also discuss his new gig as a High School coach in Allen, Texas. Then we...

This week we revisit the premier match from Beat the Streets. We also get to chat with the Associate Head Coach of The Ohio State University, J Jaggers. He shared his insight from the event, along with his feelings on how the team has performed in their recent freestyle and greco events. He also talks through his career as an athlete, along with the transition to coaching. Rock On! The views and o...

This week Tommy and Kevin discuss a lot of the transfer portal moves along with coaching changes. We also talk through some upcoming events such as Beat The Streets NY, the U20/U23 trials, and we discuss what other jobs Mike Evans would be suited for. Rock on! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the Mat Talk Podcast Net...

This week we talk about the awesome Olympic qualifying results from Lee, Retherford, and the valiant effort from Kamal Bey. We also talk with NCAA Champion and all around awesome dude Kyven Gadson. We talk through his wrestling career, his continued education, his aspirations of calling the 2028 Olympics, and a variety of other fun topics. We finish up by congratulating Malik Amine on a great care...

This week, Kevin and Tommy discuss the Oklahoma State hire of David Taylor, and our thoughts around the hire and future of the program. We also talk through some of the transfer portal news, as well as the Gable Steveson next steps. We wrap up with discussion of the Tom Brady roast, and parent corner. The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the netwo...

This week Tommy and Kevin recap a dynamic Olympic Trials and walk through each weight and some of the fun storylines to come out of them. Kevin also touches on the exciting news that Ben Bennett will be taking over the Chippewas of Central Michigan.  The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. That...

This week Tommy and Kevin talk through the recently announced retirement of John Smith, as well as some of the CMU coaching updates. We also walk through the Men's and Women's freestyle predictions and bracket breakdowns! Olympic Trials Baby!!! Rock On! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. T...

This week Tommy and I spend most of the time covering the goings on from this past weekend at NCAAs. We discuss our reactions to matches, upsets, and some behind the scenes activities from Kansas City. I wand to go back. It was awesome. Rock on! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. That bein...

2024 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships Preview!!! This week we walk through the weights, our upset predictions, finals predictions, and all the fun that goes with it. Get ready for KC with us! Rock On!

This week we have a special guest host in Earl Smith, 2x NWMA Journalist of the year and Site Editor for Intermat. We discussed At-Large Bids and our general thoughts on those. We also cover some conference reactions across the board, and we talk through Earl's experiences from the B1G Tournament. We also talk through some of his Intermat experiences and a quick parent corner. Rock on! The views a...

This week is a solo pod from Claunch. I refer most to the Intermat Conference Crossover podcast we did this week to preview the B1G, EIWA, and ACC. Then I cover the rest, MAC, Big 12, and Pac 12. I try to throw out a couple things to pay attention to regarding possible upsets and projections, and I do elaborate on some of the B1G projections, and the excitement that can be 149. Finish with a brief...

This week Tommy and I talk through some suggested rule changes at the High School level. We then catch up with Head Coach Mark Branch from Wyoming to catch up on their season and some of their developing young guys in the lineup. We then talk through the Pan Am Qualifiers and what to look forward to this week. We finish up with a parent corner and some movie recommendations. Rock on! The views and...

This week we recap some of the wrestling from the weekend. We also talk through some of the weight classes and their implications for seeding in the B1G and elsewhere to this point. We also cover our name and how lucky we were to get it. Two guys one singlet was already taken. Rock On! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors o...

This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the officiating controversy and the hopeful statement from the head of officiating. We also discuss some of the results and exciting matches that included successful takedowns. We also have the chance to speak with Hoftra's Head Coach, Dennis Papadatos, on his ten years with his alma mater as their head coach, his story competing, and how he developed...

This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the higher profile matches from the weekend. We reference the young stud Meyer Shapiro, we talk through the goings on at 165, and we discuss the mission that Parker Keckeisen is on. We also talk about the differences between this years Vito, and last years F you mode Vito. Tommy reminds us of the Freestyle fun this weekend, RBY wrestling for Mexico, a...

This week we talk through some of the big names we won't see in College Wrestling this season. We also get into some of the wild weights this season, and some theories of intentional losses to avoid being ranked #1 at 125. We also discuss the ups and downs at 157 and the craziness at 133. Lastly, we break down the Michigan v Ohio State dual match by match. Rock On!!! The views and opinions express...