AWW Radio
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe official podcast of American Women’s Wrestling! Talking all things women’s wrestling with host Derek Levendusky & guests.
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AWW #49 - Interview with Life U's Salyna Shotwell
March 01, 2022 20:22 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBOur man Jeremy Wiemann gets some time with Life University star freshman Salyna Shotwell.
AWW #48 - Wiemann Interviews Indiana Tech's Sam Snow
February 23, 2022 18:10 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJeremy Wiemann has a chat with Indiana Tech returning All-American Samantha Snow.
AWW #47 - Interview with NAIA All-American Nichole Moore
February 23, 2022 18:03 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJeremy Wiemann interviews Baker's Nichole Moore, a returning NAIA All-American.
AWW #46 - Interview with Kylie Welker
February 23, 2022 17:22 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBJeremy Wiemann sits down with rising star and recent Iowa commit Kylie Welker.
AWW #45 - Interview with Southern Oregon's Glory Konecny
February 23, 2022 17:15 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBJeremy Wiemann sits down for a chat with SOU senior Glory Konecny.
AWW #44 - Interview with Grand View's Abby McIntyre
February 23, 2022 17:10 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOur man Jeremy Wiemann interviews freshman Abby McIntyre from NAIA program Grand View.
AWW #43 - Recap of 2021 UWW Junior & U23 Women’s Nationals
May 14, 2021 03:47 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIt went down in Texas last weekend as 30 women earned world team spots on Cadet, Junior & U23 world teams! Host Derek Levendusky talks in depth in this episode about the Junior & U23 divisions.
AWW #42 - Olympic Team Trials Recap
April 05, 2021 18:56 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBWhat a weekend! Join host Derek Levendusky as he takes you through the storylines & results from the 2021 (2020) Olympic Team Trials in Fort Worth, Texas.
AWW #41 - Preview of Olympic Team Trials
March 31, 2021 15:16 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBAfter two years of waiting, it’s going down this weekend in Fort Worth as six women will earn spots on the U.S. Olympic Team for Tokyo. Host Derek Levendusky takes you through weight by weight and gets you ready to watch the biggest domestic event in women’s wrestling in five years.
AWW #40 - Recap of Last Chance Qualifier
March 31, 2021 04:28 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBHigh school stars were the headline at the 2021 Last Chance Qualifier in Fort Worth, Texas. Kennedy Blades, Kylie Welker, and Sage Mortimer all let the women’s wrestling world know that they are for real. Meanwhile, two-time U.S. Open winner Jackie Cataline dominated 76 kg and earned a qualifying spot at this weekend’s Olympic Team Trials. Host Derek Levendusky recaps the whole event.
AWW #39 - Preview of Women’s Division at Last Chance Qualifier
March 25, 2021 21:52 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBA quick look at the big event this weekend! Two qualifying spots for Olympic Team Trials on the line.
AWW #38 - Weight-by-Weight Recap of NAIA Women’s National Invitational
March 17, 2021 00:32 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBWhat a weekend in Jamestown! Get caught up on all the action in this latest episode of AWW Radio with host Derek Levendusky.
AWW Radio #37 - Preview of NAIA Women’s National Championships
March 11, 2021 03:23 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIt’s here! This weekend the top women wrestlers in the NAIA will converge in Jamestown, North Dakota, for the NAIA Women’s National Championships. AWW Radio host Derek Levendusky gets you ready for all the action in this weight by weight preview.
Recap of NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships
March 10, 2021 19:34 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBObservations from host Derek Levendusky & weight-by-weight recap of all the action at the second annual National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships.
AWW #35 - On the Floor at the 2021 Cliff Keen National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships
March 08, 2021 19:17 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBInterviews with wrestlers & coaches on the floor at the historic NCAA women’s event in Tiffin, Ohio, the second annual National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. Host Derek Levendusky catches up with some national champs, All-Americans & coaches of top programs in this podcast.
AWW #34 - Weight by Weight Preview of Women’s NCAA Nationals
March 04, 2021 22:01 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBHost Derek Levendusky gives you weight by weight preview of the National Women’s Wrestling Championships in Tiffin, Ohio, this weekend! 101 - 7:16 | 109 - 12:00 | 116 - 16:45 | 123 - 22:20 | 130 - 25:00 | 136 - 30:00 | 143 - 35:20 | 155 - 40:00 | 170 - 45:20 | 191 - 51:45
AWW #33 - AWW-Wreaper Virtual Best All-Time Finals with guest Precious Bell
June 19, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBJoin us as we finish our Virtual Best All-Time Tourney with the dream match-ups of the finals! Guest Precious Bell, the 2019 Senior Nationals champ, joins us along with Wreaper hosts & the Bleacher Brothers to discuss each match-up & cast the votes for the all-time champs. MINUTES: 0:10 Welcome & Intros | 2:00 Interview with Precious Bell | 11:30 About the tourney | 13:00 - 50 kg | McKendree’s Schmitz fires back | 22:10 - 53 kg | 30:30 - 57 kg | 40:15 - 62 kg | 41:45 - Derek uses landmine | 4...
AWW #32 - AWW-Wreaper Virtual Best All-Time Semis with Emma Bruntil, Lauren Mason & Sam Herring
June 12, 2020 22:23 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBJoin the guys & guests as they get back to the Virtual Best All-Time Tourney this week with the juicy matchups in the semis. MINUTES - 0:15 Welcome & Intros | 1:30 Sam Herring & HMA Wrestling | 3:15 Emma resets tourney | 4:50 - 50 kg | 19:50 - 53 kg | 35:50 - 57 kg | 46:25 - 62 kg | 53:25 - Lauren uses landmine | 54:25 - 68 kg | 1:06:40 - 76 kg
AWW #31 - AWW-Wreaper Virtual Best All-Time Quarters with Emma Bruntil, Julia Salata & Lauren Mason
May 29, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBJoin the guys & guests as we get back to the Virtual Best All-Time Tourney this week with the juicy matchups in the quarterfinals. MINUTES - 0:10 Welcome & Intro | 1:45 Feedback Response | 2:45 Goals of Best All-Time | 3:30 “We’re just fans of the sport” | 5:15 Over-Under Segment | 7:00 - 50 kg | 20:50 - 53 kg | 30:00 - 57 kg | 45:40 - 62 kg | 52:50 - 68 kg | 1:00:00 - 76 kg
AWW #30 - AWW-Wreaper Virtual Best All-Time, Week 1 (Round of 16)
May 23, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 77 MBJoin the Bleacher Brothers & national champ/Wreaper COO Emma Bruntil as AWW & Wreaper Wrestling combine for the Virtual Best All-Time Tourney. This week’s show is about the Round of 16. MINUTES 0:10 Ben’s Pirate Greeting | 1:20 Emma Bruntil mini-interview | 5:30 About the Best All-Time Project | 10:00 The Rules | 13:45 - 50 kg | 31:00 - 53 kg | 44:45 - 57 kg | 53:30 - 62 kg | 1:03:30 - 68 kg | 1:11:30 - 76 kg
AWW #29 - Interview with Adrian Head Coach & WCWA President Cliff Cushard
May 20, 2020 20:52 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin us as we learn about Cliff Cushard, the architect turned women's college coach of the Adrian College program. Adrian was a top 10 WCWA team this year. Coach Cushard is also the president of the WCWA. Episode includes the coach taking a crack at “Rocky Trivia.” Can he win the crayon ring?
Interview with NCAA North Central Head Coach Joe Norton
May 07, 2020 20:03 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThe Bleacher Brothers interview with Joe Norton, the head coach of rising program North Central in Napier, IL. The Cardinals had five All-Americans this year, including two finalists & finished the season ranked #7 in the NCAA. Hosts Derek & Ben Levendusky get the scoop on the successful wrestling program and have some fun along the way with segments like “Vision Quest Trivia” & “How Well Do You Know Yelena Makoyed?”
AWW #27 - Interview with USA Athlete, College Coach & Women’s Wrestling Advocate Julia Salata
May 06, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBHear from one of the most influential & active women in the wrestling community! Julia Salata is a senior level competitor, a King University coach & works with one of the most influential organizations in the movement, Wrestle Like A Girl. This is a great interview loaded with info, insights & fun elements like “Julia Knows” & “Hot Takes.” Give a listen!
AWW #26 - Interview with Mindset Mike of Wrestling Mindset
April 30, 2020 20:55 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBAudio of FB Live interview with Wrestling Mindset's Mindset Mike. Join us as we discuss his work in the wrestling community & some of the issues surrounding a wrestler's mental game.
AWW #25 - Interview with HS Stars Kennedy & Korina Blades
April 30, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBHost Derek Levendusky interviews two of the brightest young stars in women’s wrestling, Wyoming Sem’s Kennedy & Korina Blades. Join the conversation, full of fun & engaging questions from FB audience & host!
AWW #24 - Interview with Sam Schmitz, Head Coach of NCAA National Champion McKendree Bearcats
April 25, 2020 18:35 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBAudio of FB Live interview with McKendree head coach Sam Schmitz. Join us as he talks about the national champ season, his recruiting class, fatherhood, faith, Hot Takes segment & plays “Dad Jokes” with The Bleacher Brothers.
AWW #23 - Wrestling the Boys
April 16, 2020 21:51 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBHigh school All-American Essie Levendusky & her sister 6x NY youth girls state champ Audrey Levendusky join the host to discuss wrestling the boys & their experiences, frustrations & the role of development it has played. Also had lots of fun along the way!
AWW #22 - Recapping McKendree’s Magical Season with Joye Levendusky & Mason Gray
April 10, 2020 14:13 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBMcKendree 2x All-American sophomore Joye Levendusky & JUCO All-American Mason Gray join host Derek Levendusky to recap McKendree’s national title season. They also talk training, COVID-19 & have some fun along the way with segments like “Would You Rather” & taking shots at missing co-host Ben Levendusky.
AWW #21 - Wrestling Talk, News & Recapping 2019-2020 Women’s College Wrestling
March 26, 2020 21:49 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMINUTES: 0:10 Welcome | 0:40 Childhood Stories | 4:40 Let’s Laugh Together | 8:50 21st Show | 11:25 Shout out to Jacque Davis | 12:45 NCWA Nationals | 14:15 What is a shout out? | 15:15 News: Signings & USAW HS Team Rankings | 18:15 Wyoming Sem Question | 23:15 Would You Rather | 30:00 Glory Days | 36:00 Recapping 2019-2020 Women’s College Season
AWW #20 - Interview with Life University Coach Ashley Sword about NAIA, COVID-19, her team & WCWA
March 18, 2020 20:09 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBLife University coach Ashley Sword tells the story of her team being in Jamestown, ND & hearing about the NAIA Nationals cancellation due to COVID-19 the day before competition. She also discusses her squad’s season & her take on the WCWA. Disclaimer: The episode had a minor syncing issue about halfway through & makes for a few timing issues in the episode, but still a great listen!
AWW #19 - Pan Am Qualifier Interviews with Sarah Hildebrandt, Jacarra Winchester & Helen Maroulis
March 15, 2020 21:56 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWe put free lance reporter Greg Lapinski to work in Ottawa & he got three great interviews with 50 kg Sarah Hildebrandt, 53 kg Jacarra Winchester & 57 kg Helen Maroulis. Here’s the minutes of this episode: 0:10 Pan Am Qualifier summary | 1:20 Sarah Hildebrandt interview | 5:41 Jacarra Winchester summary | 6:55 Jacarra Winchester interview | 11:14 Helen Maroulis & Kayla Miracle summary | 13:30 Helen Maroulis interview
AWW #18 - WCWC/NCAA Nationals Recap
March 13, 2020 02:11 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBMINUTES: 0:10 Welcome | 0:35 The End of the World | 4:15 Show #18 | 7:40 Ana Godinez-Gonzalez | 8:45 Ben’s NASCAR Story | 13:40 What will Ben be like at the OTT? | 14:30 Louisa Schwab to Menlo | 15:00 What is the official name?! | 16:50 How did our predictions go? | 23:10 - 101 pounds | 27:40 McKendree wins team race | 28:15 - 109 pounds | 32:05 - 116 pounds | 37:55 - 123 pounds | 45:40 - 130 pounds | 50:35 - 136 pounds | 56:00 - 143 pounds | 59:20 - 155 pounds | 1:01:45 Sam Schmitz Coach of ...
AWW #17 - NAIA Women’s National Invitational Bracket by Bracket Preview
March 12, 2020 06:07 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBMINUTES: 0:10 Flying Solo | 0:38 WCWC Nationals comments | 1:50 Coronavirus affecting NCAA & NAIA | 5:00 101 pounds | 10:40 109 pounds | 12:50 116 pounds | 17:25 123 pounds | 22:10 130 pounds | 24:50 136 pounds | 29:40 143 pounds | 31:55 155 pounds | 39:28 170 pounds | 42:05 191 pounds | 47:45 Summary
AWW #16 - On the Floor at WCWC Nationals | Interviews with National Champs, AA’s, Coaches & More
March 09, 2020 17:13 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBMINUTES: 0:14 Live at WCWC Nationals | 0:40 Overview | 2:10 Emma Bruntil’s Dad | 3:25 Joye Levendusky’s Mom | 4:35 Colorado Mesa’s Travis Mercado | 7:50 All-American Anja Tschohl | 9:35 National Champ Emily Shilson | 11:15 Augsburg’s Chad Shilson | 14:30 Coach of the Year Sam Schmitz | 19:20 All-American Payton Stroud | 21:00 National Champ Emma Bruntil & 2x All-American Joye Levendusky | 27:10 McKendree’s Shaina Murray | 29:45 All-American Andrea Sennett | 32:00 National Champ Sydnee Kimber ...
AWW #15 - Bracket by Bracket Matches to Watch at WCWC/NCAA Nationals
March 04, 2020 19:36 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBMINUTES - 0:14 Welcome | 2:00 The Number 15 | 7:00 WCWC Brackets Posted! | 9:30 101 pounds | 13:45 109 pounds | 19:45 116 pounds | 29:00 123 pounds | 34:40 130 pounds | 39:10 136 pounds | 44:20 143 pounds | 47:50 155 pounds | 53:00 170 pounds | 58:20 191 pounds
AWW #14 - Best Rivalries in Women’s Wrestling, NCAA & NAIA Team Predictions
February 27, 2020 21:03 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBMINUTES: 0:10 Welcome | 1:30 “Listenership” | 2:30 The Number 14 | 3:45 Don’t teach kids knock-knock jokes | 5:25 Jeremy’s dead air story | 6:14 Back to Number 14 | 8:35 The Eye of Sauron - Heaven Fitch | 10:35 Would You Rather? | 15:33 Over-Under | 18:30 Best rivalries in women’s wrestling | 50:40 Team Predictions - NCAA & NAIA National Invites
AWW #13 - NCAA & NAIA Predictions, Why Doesn’t Menlo Get Respect?
February 20, 2020 21:19 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMINUTES: 0:10 Welcome | 0:55 The Number 13 | 5:00 Wrestling News | 10:30 Would You Rather? | 15:15 Eye of Sauron: NY’s Mia Macaluso | 18:00 Review NCAA Predictions | 37:30 Why doesn’t Menlo get respect? | 41:25 NAIA Predictions
AWW #12 - Pan-Am Wrestle-offs, 2020 WCWA Nationals Recap, Bearcat Open Recap
February 13, 2020 20:51 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMINUTES: 0:16 Welcome back Ben | 1:24 The Number 12 | 5:11 Jas Alexander | 7:45 Would You Rather? | 13:45 Over-Under - Ben vs. Julia Salata in jiu-jitsu | 15:30 J’Den Cox “tested life” mindset | 19:30 Pan-Am Games Wrestle-offs | 28:15 Congrats Campbellsville | 28:50 WCWA watered down? | 32:00 WCWA Nationals Recap | 39:15 Bearcat Open Recap
AWW #11 - WCWA Nationals Preview, Senior Level Wrestle-offs, Bearcat Open
February 07, 2020 03:56 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB0:15 Ben suspended | 1:10 Big weekend | 2:10 The Number 11 | 4:30 The Eye of Sauron - Ohio Rankings | 7:20 WCWA Nationals Preview | 23:45 Senior Level Wrestle-offs | 27:45 #1 McKendree vs. #4 Colorado Mesa | 30:40 Bearcat Open
AWW #10 - Olympic Weights Power Rankings & Trials predictions
January 31, 2020 18:58 - 58 minutes - 54 MBMINUTES: 0:00 Welcome | 00:45 So much wrestling! | 1:20 No one cares | 2:05 Number 10 | 5:15 The 10-point move | 6:50 Kobe Bryant | 10:30 NCAA said yes! | NCAA Athletes - New Compensation Rules | 16:30 Would You Rather? segment | 20:45 Ben vs. 70-yr-old Terry Brands | 25:45 Derek lost to a horse | 26:30 Over-Under segment | 31:15 Olympic Weights Power Rankings & Trials Predictions | 57:30 Outro
AWW #9 - News, Weekend Recap & NCAA Predictions
January 23, 2020 21:29 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBMINUTES: 0:00 Welcome | 0:15 Number 9 | 2:10 When Ben Chewed His Face | 6:30 Heat Miser: Cameron Guerin | 10:15 East Stroudsburg Recruiting | 16:10 Tornado Open | 25:20 Rome Recap | 31:50 Helen Maroulis update | 34:15 Klippan Open | 36:15 NCAA Rankings & Predictions | 54:20 Look Ahead
AWW #8 - Team USA in Rome, News, NCAA & NAIA National Duals Recap
January 16, 2020 20:27 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBMINUTES: 0:00 Welcome | 1:17 The Number 8 | 2:55 Mensah-Stock loss | 5:05 Rome updates | 8:50 New Program at Lourdes | 10:05 Pan Am Wrestle-Offs | 11:15 Would You Rather...? | 17:09 Eastern States Classic | 21:24 Cameron Guerin Story | 24:34 Six #1’s Go Down at NWCA | 29:10 McKendree’s Wild Win | 41:23 #3 Menlo Wins NAIA | 45:00 AWW Tells Stories
AWW #7 - NWCA/NAIA National Duals Preview
January 09, 2020 20:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBBleacher Brothers Derek & Ben Levendusky take us through the storylines as we head into the first-ever NWCA/NAIA National Duals this weekend. The boys take a look at the top 4 seeds & make predictions. They also discuss whether Life U freshman Peyton Prussin is a super hero or SIM. Follow the guys on Twitter at @thebleacherbros or follow them individually on Twitter & IG at @dereklevendusky & @benlevendusky
AWW #6 - NWCA/NCAA National Duals Preview
January 09, 2020 20:11 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBBleacher Brothers Derek & Ben Levendusky take us through the storylines as we head into the first-ever NWCA/NCAA National Duals this weekend. The boys go through the lineups of the top 4 seeds, take a detailed look at potential semis & finals & make predictions as #1 seed McKendree seeks back to back national titles. Follow the guys on Twitter at @thebleacherbros or follow them individually on Twitter & IG at @dereklevendusky & @benlevendusky
AWW #5 - Our Picks For Best of 2019 & Interview #2 with Joye Levendusky
January 03, 2020 02:41 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBMcKendree All-American Joye Levendusky joins the Bleacher Brothers for round 2 as they interview her about her mindset in training, dealing with injuries & losses, exciting changes in NCAA & advice for female high school wrestlers. Joye & the boys also give their picks for 2019 Rookie of the Year, Most Improved & Wrestler of the Year. Of course, plenty of goofing around & weekly fun segments mixed in. Follow Joye on Twitter at @joyelevendusky, Derek at @dereklevendusky & Ben at @benlevendusky...
AWW #4 - Senior Nationals Recap with guest Joye Levendusky
December 26, 2019 20:11 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBJoin us as we break down the results of the 2019 U.S. Open Senior Nationals with Joye Levendusky, an All-American from McKendree University. She made the Round of 12 at the event and talks with us about her experience as well give us first-hand perspective on the results. Joye also sets the over/under for co-host Ben Levendusky if he had to face 62 kg champ Emma Bruntil. Currently it’s one minute. The boys also review how they did on their predictions from the previous show.
AWW #3 - U.S. Open Senior Nationals Preview
December 19, 2019 14:20 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThe stage is set & the Bleacher Brothers Derek & Ben Levendusky get you ready for this weekend’s U.S. Open Senior Nationals Olympic Trial Qualifier.
AWW #2 - WW News, College Rankings Plans, What If “Vision Quest” Featured Women, U.S. Open Teaser
December 13, 2019 03:45 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoin the Bleacher Brothers Derek & Ben Levendusky as they catch you up on recent news in women’s wrestling, entertain you with segments about Ben’s match against a puppy or how they would take down Tom Brady, discuss AWW’s new approach to college rankings, what it would be like if Vision Quest featured women & even start talking a little U.S. Open.
AWW #1 - Vision for American Women’s Wrestling & AWW Radio
December 06, 2019 05:37 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBMeet the Bleacher Brothers, co-hosts of AWW Radio, Derek & Ben Levendusky. Hear about the origins & vision of American Women’s Wrestling & the purpose of AWW Radio. Funny, engaging & conversational, listen along as the guys get this thing rolling. Handles for AWW: @awwnewsfeed on Twitter & IG. Handles for the guys: @dereklevendusky @benlevendusky @thebleacherbros on Twitter.