New Jersey Mat Chat

Princeton commit Jackson Weller (Delran HS) sits down with New Jersey Mat Chat to talk leadership, recruiting, training mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of New Jersey wrestling. From choosing Princeton over other Ivy League programs, to staying loyal to a public high school, to how he prepares mentally and physically before matches — this episode is a must-watch fo...

Princeton commit Jackson Weller (Delran HS) sits down with New Jersey Mat Chat to talk leadership, recruiting, training mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of New Jersey wrestling. From choosing Princeton over other Ivy League programs, to staying loyal to a public high school, to how he prepares mentally and physically before matches — this episode is a must-watch fo...

The Phillipsburg “Pit” isn’t just a gym — it’s a proving ground. In this episode, we step inside one of NJ wrestling’s most iconic venues with Greg Troxell and the legendary voices who’ve called matches here for decades. From historic rivalries to “Pit Magic,” this is about legacy, pressure, and what it means to wrestle in front of a crowd that never lets up. 👇 Chapters below 00:00 Intro 00:50 Wh...

We sit down with the Jersey Shore wrestling legend, BJJ phenom, and UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino to chat about everything from wrestling to coaching, to parenting, to mental health. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Pellegrino MMA 01:20 Welcome Kurt Pellegrino 02:00 Becoming a hammer 05:00 Your opponent doesn't matter 08:57 Beat the midget 09:54 Championship Mentality 14:22 College, Dislexia & Dip 17:00 'Kut'...

We sit down with Jackson's own Armani McCann to discuss the Liberty & Memorial merger, martial arts, and his surprising choice of music... 00:00 Intro 00:18 Pellegrino MMA 01:20 Welcome Armani McCann 01:38 The Merge 03:21 Season's coming 04:23 Young Karate kid 06:55 Steady rising 10:30 Academic comeback 12:25 College visits 13:16 My sis used to beat my.... 14:43 Elite Inner Power 15:45 Freesty...

Tanner Hodgins, one the top 190 pounders in the country, is back on after his fun at the world championships in Greece. This time we went down to 'the barn' to discuss his college recruitment, and how he narrowed it down on where to continue his storied wrestling career. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Beato Baits 00:58 Welcome back Tanner Hodgins 01:45 Repechage & Competing Internationally 06:15 Official V...

We sat down with Cinnaminson's very own 138 pounder to discuss their program, his first trip to Atlantic City, college expectations, alignments, and more... 00:00 Intro 00:18 Beato Baits 00:58 Welcome Dominic Marino 01:18 Atlantic City 02:30 No off season 04:35 Freestlyling 05:31 Cinnaminson Program 07:20 Weight game & Goals 08:21 College Goals & Prep 10:59 Mat side weigh ins 13:40 Out on...

We sat down with West Deptford stud Ryan Mcconaghy to chat about his rise, his future, and mom's cooking. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Beato Baits 00:53 Welcome Ryan McConaghy 01:15 Prep for final year 02:20 Rearview mirror 06:15 Club life 07:35 West Deptford 09:20 Peak into the future 10:30 Competition 11:57 Atlantic City bound 14:18 The Program 15:40 Cross country 17:10 The Evolution 19:05 Immortal Techniq...

We set up shop at Shore Thing wrestling club to get an up-close look at the man who has remained relevant after 30+ years as a coach, mentor and friend of countless wrestlers, parents and coaches throughout New Jersey. Please welcome Vinny Santaniello. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

In part 4 of our official series, highly respected officials Vinny Russo & Gary Wade are back to chat about what could be the most confusing part of a wrestling match: near fall. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

We sat down with our first lady wrestler, Madison Rucci of Jackson, NJ, to discuss the fastest growing sport, the merging of Liberty & Memorial, and prom dresses... Guest Instagram: @madsrucci

We sat down with Dan Wernikoff of Champion Athletes & Anthony White from Rutgers Wrestling to gain some insight about the science and data behind nutrition and weight management. Experience what it's like first hand for a wrestler and their parents to work with a nutritionist. Guest Instagram: @danwernikoff @championathletes @anthony.white25

We sat down with Vincent Santaniello, nationally ranked collegiate wrestler from New Jersey’s own Brick Memorial, to discuss his college journey, Shore Thing, and growing up in one of Jersey's top wrestling clubs. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

We sat down with Rumson Fair Haven stud Sonny Amato to chat about his recruiting status, NIL, Pauly Legs and…… Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

Two current HS wrestling coaches sit down with two highly respected wrestling officials to chat about all things wrestling. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

Anthony Curlo stopped in the studio to chat about life at Blair Academy, his teammates and staying healthy by eating the best fresh eggs in New Jersey. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

Felician University’s head wrestling coach Dale Fava and his brother, assistant coach Vinny Fava chat about New Jersey’s only D2 wrestling program, their recruiting tactics and building the program from “Ground Zero”. A must watch for HS wrestlers. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

We sat down with Immortals Wrestling Club owner Russ Latkovich to chat about Mount Holly, the current state of Burlington County wrestling and….. Episode sponsor: Vote for Sheriff Erik Johnston of Burlington County

Camden Catholic senior Lazarus Joyce and his younger brother, incoming CBA freshman Shiloh Joyce, stopped by the studio pre Fargo to chat about moving from urban Elizabeth to suburban Cherry Hill and…… Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

Two Saint Augustine hammers, Chase Sudano and Johnny Chirico, stopped by the studio to chat about making freshman mistakes, being multi-sport athletes and… Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

We sat down with Mike McAleer and Tony Papaneri, the two voices of Atlantic City, for an in-depth chat about keeping everyone informed during the best 3 days of the high school wrestling season. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

South Jersey hammer Richie Wootten stopped by the studio to chat about his freshman season, him transferring to another school and being funky….. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits Guest Instagram: @the_richwoot

“The Whistle” educational series continues with two legendary NJ wrestling referees, Vin Russo and Gary Wade, sharing their insights on stalling. The kind of expert insight from an officials perspective is only available on New Jersey Mat Chat. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits

Don Bosco’s stud 190-pounder Nevin Mattessich chats about becoming an Ivy Leaguer, making money and….. Sponsored by Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: / .beato.baits

Saint Peter Prep’s Christian Ramirez chats about eating food, not eating food and rebounding after a serious injury that wiped out most of his freshman season. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits