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This week we also speak with Chris Ayres of Stanford University. We talk through his transition from Princeton to Stanford, the coaching carousel of the summer, and how things came to be. He also discusses his philosophy and how he went from not placing from High School to being the wins leader at Lehigh at one point, and the eventual coaching philosophies that developed. Then he talks with us abo...

This week we talk with Ashley Flavin, Head Coach of Life University Women's Wrestling about their recent dual championship. We also cover the family that is Life University Women's wrestling. We also talk about some of her successes and how it will impact the sport moving forward. Also, their upcoming trip to Iowa to compete with the Hawkeyes. Tons of fun! Rock On! The views and opinions expressed...

This week Tommy and I discuss all of the excitement from the several tournaments the last week along with the drama. We preview the exciting upcoming duals and tournaments this week as well. The party never stops! Welcome to 2024 and 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 being s...

This week we talk about the Ivy League leaving the EIWA and some of the implications. Then we talk with George Mason Wrestling Coach, Frank Beasley. He helps us walk through what he learned in his coaching journey, and about what it means to be #UnCommon. We then talk about some of the fun with all of the Senior National Results, and about how awesome Andrew Alirez is. Rock On! The views and opini...

This week we go over the upcoming US Open and the possible qualifiers for the Olympic Trials. We also go over some potential implications with Pan Am Qualifiers and other exciting things in the world of USA Wrestling! We also briefly cover Austin Gomez and his potential return to Michigan. We also get into some exciting events that could take place with the Women's Pan Am Qualifier situation. Esse...

This week we talk through some recent news with NCAA Wrestling before transitioning into an interview with John Fisher. Mr. Fisher, 4x All American, 4x Midlands Champion, and 3x B1G Champion talks about his time competing in college and internationally, as well as his time coaching in college and most recently at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. We also talk Rayvon Foley and some of his favorite peo...

This week we discuss some of the results from the last two weeks that we missed. We also talk through Iowa v Iowa State, and which matches could have swung the dual (spoiler alert, any of them). We also talk through the NWCA All Star Classic and the upcoming CKLV! A lot to look forward to this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving, and Rock On! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the...

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 through some Bill Ferrell entries. 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 being said...

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. We also talk through some of the early thoughts on the rule changes and what we've noticed to this point. We cover Pan Ams and some other International action, including JB and Joey McKenna winning their respective weight classes. We also talk about how the Creed B...

This week Tommy and Kevin connect with Ross Bartachek from IA Wrestle to talk about the goings on in Iowa City. We talk a little about some rumors, timing, and what the new look Hawkeyes will look like. We also talk through the new facilities, and the Women's program. If you like Iowa, this is the podcast for you. If you don't like Iowa, listen anyway. Expand your mind. Rock on. The views and opin...

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, Joe Dubuque. We talk through some of the amazing experiences he has had. Additionally we talk through the lessons from his coaching career and around some of his many influences. He also breaks down the incom...

This week we talk about Flag Football and some of the fun new additions to the Olympic schedule in 2028. More importantly, 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. In this conversation we talk about his wrestling career at Minnesota, his transition into coaching...

This week Tommy and Kevin first discuss the news that Austin Gomez is possibly back to College Wrestling. We continue to discuss the news that friend of the Podcast Grant Leeth was hired to build the Tarleton State University Wrestling Program, the first D1 program in Texas. We then talk about Grand Valley State Universities star studded first dual on November 1st. The bulk of the episode we are j...

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. 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 being said, they curse a lot, too.

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 release of Wyoming, who is our adopted program for the 23-24 season. The meat of the episode we speak with 2003 High School Graduate, and Michigan Assistant Coach, Josh Churella. We discuss their recent alumni...

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 qualification aspects as well as speculate who will change weights for next season. Also, we discuss Joe Dubuque rightfully getting the Princeton job and we are excited to see what he'll do at the helm. We also di...

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 Men's and Women's freestyle and previews for the World Championships. The tournament starts this Saturday, so check this out so you are prepared and knowledgeable, or at least have a couple good jokes to...

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. Then we navigate through some of the preseason rankings and our collective thoughts. Rock on. The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsor...

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 many moves that led Coleman Scott back to Stillwater as Associate Head Coach of Oklahoma State. We also talk to Alex Clemsen, Head Coach at Maryland about his young team, their schedule, and the opportun...

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 awesome Jon Reader, whose enthusiasm and tenacity are matched by nobody else on the planet. We talk about him being inducted into the Glen Brand Hall of Fame in Iowa, followed by spring/summer coaching resp...

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 the men's and women's side, and we talk through the upcoming Helen Maroulis v Xochitl Mota-Pettis match on August 12th. Rock On! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual h...

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 important things. We also learn that the country code AIN stands for AIN't Russia. Rock On. The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the...

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 School, life long relationships with coaches and competitors, his time at NDSU, and the move to Oklahoma. We finish strong with parent corner. Rock on.

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 the goings on in the WWE world. Lastly we go over some of the greatest USA Wrestling moments that we can think of. Enjoy.

This week we had the opportunity to speak with LIU Assistant Coach, Charles Small. We talked about his development from Junior Collage National Champion, through D1 competitor, to coaching at the D1 level. We also talk through his journey through coaching and the goals with Long Island University. Tommy joins the podcast and we talk through Austin Gomez joining the CKWC and additional goings on wi...