BASCHAMANIA
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 223 ratingsA wrestling podcast hosted by Justin Basch and cohost Vincenzo Joseph featuring the best wrestlers sharing great stories & insight. Available on Apple, Spotify, & more.
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Shane Sparks Joins Cenzo and I for some Pre Big-10’s Coffee Talk! | Ep. 104
March 02, 2021 00:53 - 1 hour - 162 MBShane Sparks is the VOICE of the Big 10 conference. He eats, sleeps, and breathes folkstyle and Big 10 wrestling, so who better to have join Cenzo and I for some pre-Big-10 Coffee Talk? Was great to hear Shane’s background and his take on the Big 10’s this weekend. You probably didn’t know that to get where he is today, Shane slept in his car over 100 times! Be sure to tune in to ep 104 of plenty of unheard stories from both Shane Sparks and Vincenzo Joseph! Feel free to tweet us and send u...
Shane Sparks Joins Cenzo and I For Pre Big-10’s Coffee Talk! | Ep. 104
March 02, 2021 00:53 - 1 hour - 108 MBShane Sparks is the VOICE of the Big 10 conference. He eats, sleeps, and breathes folkstyle and Big 10 wrestling, so who better to have join Cenzo and I for some pre-Big-10 Coffee Talk? Was great to hear Shane’s background and his take on the Big 10’s this weekend. You probably didn’t know that to get where he is today, Shane slept in his car over 100 times! Be sure to tune in to ep 104 of plenty of unheard stories from both Shane Sparks and Vincenzo Joseph! Feel free to tweet us and send u...
Coffee Talk: Looking Ahead to Big 10's, NCAAs, & OTT! | Ep. 103
February 27, 2021 18:45 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBA little weekend Coffee Talk with my guy Vincenzo Joseph today as we talk about the RTC events of this past week, including his 2 matches at NLWC 5, and we look ahead to Big 10's, NCAA's, and the Olympic Team Trials, which are all right around the corner! Enjoy & subscribe today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, b...
Seth Gross & I Talk Big Week in Wrestling, Olympic Trials, & Content | Ep. 102
February 23, 2021 18:06 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBAlways great catching up with my guy Seth Gross! The NCAA Champ and I talk about all the events in wrestling coming up this week on Rokfin, his Olympic Trials prep & seeding thoughts, marketing and branding, and more on Ep. 102 of the BASCHAMANIA Podcast. Enjoy & subscribe today! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, ...
Jason Nolf Back on the Podcast | Ep. 101
February 17, 2021 20:04 - 52 minutes - 48 MBGreat catching up with Jason Nolf ahead of his match with Kyle Dake next week on the NLWC 5 card (watch by subscribing to NLWC's Rokfin channel!) We talk golf, Traeger, home improvements, the current PSU team, his match with Dake, the Trials, and so much more. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5...
Coffee Talk: Philly Experience, Flo Buys Track | Ep. 100
February 06, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBGreat chat today for the 100th episode of BASCHAMANIA as Cenzo and I talk about our experiences in Philly last weekend, what's coming up for both of us, Flo buying Track, college wrestling, Jake Paul/Ben Askren, and more. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts...
Sarah Hildebrandt Joins Cenzo & I for Coffee Talk (& Freestyle vs Folkstyle!) | Ep. 99
January 25, 2021 23:39 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWorld Silver Medalist, and all-around trailblazer, Sarah Hildebrandt joined Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk today and this conversation did not disappoint. We dove into Freestyle > Folkstyle debate, the sponsorship recruiting scene, the highs and lows of Sarah's careers, the upcoming Captains Cup, and so much more. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories....
Matt McCutcheon Joins The Show, Cenzo & I Talk World & Olympic Trials | Ep. 98
January 22, 2021 00:41 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWas great to have Penn State alum Matt McCutcheon join Cenzo and I for some Coffee Talk after Cenzo and I talk World & Olympic Trials qualifications for a bit. Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general thoughts! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnersh...
Ant The Champ Joins Cenzo & I for Some Coffee Talk | Ep. 97
January 17, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBBusy week this past week in wrestling! The JB/DT match and card took place, USA sent a SQUAD of hammers to France to compete in the Henri Deglane, and Cenzo's next match was announced! Cenzo and I dive into all this and more during some Coffee Talk, and Penn State NCAA Champion Ant 'The Camp' Cassar joins the show to talk about where he's been and where he's going! Another fun episode of Coffee Talk in the books. Enjoy! Feel free to tweet us and send us messages with questions and general t...
Mark Hall Joins Cenzo and I for Some Weekend Coffee Talk | Ep. 96
January 10, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBCollege wrestling is back, we had back-to-back nights of senior-level freestyle action, some match announcements, and so much more... it's wrestling season baby! Cenzo and I dove into it all over some coffee and Mark Hall is back on the show today joining us to talk about all that he's been up to, what's coming up in 2021, and, of course, some Penn State memories! Enjoy! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear mor...
Henri Deglane Coffee Talk w/ Cenzo (Austin Gomez Also Joins) | Ep. 95
January 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBUSA Wrestling is sending an absolute SQUAD to France next week to compete in the Henri Deglane Grand Prix of France. David Taylor, Helen Maroulis, Kyle Dake, Thomas Gilman, Kyle Snyder, and the list goes on. Today, Cenzo and I talk about the tournament's storylines, what we're excited about, wrestler's self-promotion (or lack thereof), and talk with Austin Gomez on his retirement. Enjoy! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the arc...
Coffee Talk: Henri Deglane, Self-Promotion, Austin Gomez Joins | Ep. 95
January 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBUSA Wrestling is sending an absolute SQUAD to France next week to compete in the Henri Deglane Grand Prix of France. David Taylor, Helen Maroulis, Kyle Dake, Thomas Gilman, Kyle Snyder, and the list goes on. Today, Cenzo and I talk about the tournament's storylines, what we're excited about, wrestler's self-promotion (or lack thereof), and talk with Austin Gomez on his retirement. Enjoy! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the arc...
Coffee Talk: 2021, Upcoming Events, Mike Mach | Ep. 94
January 01, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB2021 is upon us and oh, what a year it will (hopefully) be! I put out an article on Rokfin this morning called “The Greatest Year of Wrestling Is Upon Us” and Cenzo and I are going to dive into that today as we enjoy some more Coffee Talk discussing upcoming matches, schedules, and more. Mike Machh also joins the show to talk about his recent matches at the RTC Cup, launching some merch, and his upcoming match with Gabe Dean! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE...
Coffee Talk: 2021, Upcoming Events, Mike Macch | Ep. 94
January 01, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB2021 is upon us and oh, what a year it will (hopefully) be! I put out an article on Rokfin this morning called “The Greatest Year of Wrestling Is Upon Us” and Cenzo and I are going to dive into that today as we enjoy some more Coffee Talk discussing upcoming matches, schedules, and more. Mike Machh also joins the show to talk about his recent matches at the RTC Cup, launching some merch, and his upcoming match with Gabe Dean! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE...
Final Coffee Talk of 2020 with 2x NCAA Champ Vincenzo Joseph | Ep. 93
December 27, 2020 21:29 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWhat a year 2020 was! For as many negatives as there was, I can't overlook the positive that is the success of this podcast! Thank you to all who tuned in and engaged all year long! In 2020's final episode, Cenzo and I dove into some happenings over the past week in the wrestling community including but not limited to Ben Askren/Jake Paul, Zain/Bajrang, Adeline/Tamyra Mensah Stock, Upcoming Schedules, Giving People Permission to Enjoy ONE Aspect of the Sport, and more. If you enjoy this epi...
Diving into Alex Marinelli's Career & Faith | Ep. 92
December 26, 2020 19:30 - 55 minutes - 51 MBJust ahead of (hopefully) the 2020-2021 Big 10 season getting underway, 2x Big Ten Champion Alex Marinelli joins me for today's episode of BASCHAMANIA as we dive into his career & his faith! Though he doesn't share much publicly regularly, he's got a lot to say! We dive into: 1. The Nickname 2. Early Success in Ohio 3. Perspective After Losses 4. Faith Shaping Career 5. College Transition 6. Getting Married Young 7. Alex & Eli Big Ten Documentary 8. Making Adjustments 9. Cenzo Riva...
More Coffee Talk w/ Cenzo! Recent & Upcoming Cards & Matches | Ep. 91
December 20, 2020 21:20 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJust a wrestling fan and a wrestler talking wrestling! In today's episode, Cenzo and I talk about recent and upcoming matches and cards, including but not limited to Gross/Gilman, the 150lb bracket challenge, Bajrang/Zain, the NLWC Card, matches not counting for seeds, just who should do post-match interviews and more! Engage with us on Twitter: @JustinJBasch and @CenzoJoseph If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hea...
More Coffee Talk with Vincenzo Joseph | Ep. 91
December 20, 2020 21:20 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBJust a wrestling fan and a wrestler talking wrestling! In today's episode, Cenzo and I talk about recent and upcoming matches and cards, including but not limited to Gross/Gilman, the 150lb bracket challenge, Bajrang/Zain, the NLWC Card, Matches not counting for seeds, and more. Engage on social @Baschamania. Video format on Rokfin.com/baschamania! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If yo...
Coffee Talk w/ Cenzo and Gilman & RBY Join the Show! | Ep. 90
December 14, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBCenzo, RBY, and Gilman on one episode! Need I say more? For real though, great time talking about what’s going on in wrestling over the past week with Cenzo and having RBY and Gilman hop on to talk about their upcoming matches on Rokfin cards. - Bills/Steelers - Bo’s Wedding - Burroughs/Taylor - Flo/Rokfin Events - Flo's Bracket Challenge Predictions - NLWC Card - RBY/Sterling - Some Rokfin Thoughts - One Match to Introduce Someone to Wrestling, What Would it Be? - RBY Joins the S...
Coffee Talk w/ Cenzo: RTC Cup Edition; Gable Steveson & Trent Hidley Join The Show | Ep. 89
December 07, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWhat a fun episode! Coffee Cenzo back on the show as we talk about the storylines and takeaways from this weekend's RTC Cup. 2 of the guys in the spotlight after this weekend, Gable Steveson and Trent Hidlay, also join the show! Topics & Order of the Conversation:. - Cliff Keen Won the RTC Cup - Are the RTC Teams Fair? - Missed Some Teams… - Surprises at the RTC Cup - Heavyweight Scene Right Now - Gable Steveson Joins the Show - Athletes Communicating - Wrestlers Trash Talking - RB...
Gabe Dean on Olympic Run, DT & Seth Gross on Duals, Events | Ep. 88
November 27, 2020 20:16 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBInteresting weeks for both Gabe Dean and Seth Gross! Gross beat a red-hot Bryce Meredith and Gabe Dean toed the line with World Champ David Taylor at NLWC 3. Both also compete next weekend in Flo's RTC Cup. Fun conversations today with these two! Gabe Dean Conversation Topics: Coming out of Retirement, Senior Nationals, Flo Bracket Challenge, David Taylor Match, Max Dean’s Influence on Olympic Trials, Ivy League Cancellation of Wrestling, Dual Against the NLWC Seth Gross Conversation: Joe...
Coffee Talk with Cenzo & Nick Lee | Ep. 87
November 20, 2020 17:26 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIt’s hard not to fun have talking to these 2 for an hour! After “Coffee Nick” and “Coffee Cenzo” debuted at Big 10’s this year, I knew we had to do AT LEAST one episode of “Coffee Talk!” Great time catching up today with these 2 hammers and talking about their recent and upcoming matches on NLWC cards, who they want to wrestle next ideally, what they've been up to, some hilarious stories about teammates, and so much more. Nick Lee returns Tuesday night on NLWC's Rokfin, subscribe & watch at ...
Yianni D, Ashnault, & Bo Nickal on Current Events | Episode 86
November 13, 2020 21:23 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThere’s a lot going on right now in the sport of wrestling! We’ve got everything from cancellations to trials to RTC cards and more. I wanna talk today about some of those topics and bring on some guests that are directly in the center of the conversation. First up, 2x NCAA Champ Yianni D and I chat 1:24 in about the Ivy League's Winter Sports Cancellation Announcement. Then, Anthony Ashnault joins the show 20:45 in to talk about his upcoming matches against Austin O'Conner and in the Flo B...
Olympic Champ Kyle Snyder’s Quest For More (Than) Gold | Ep. 85
October 29, 2020 00:16 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAn absolute pleasure to have NCAA, World, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kyle Snyder on the podcast today. Kyle is now the 6th Olympic Champ on the podcast, and I can't think of many others (if absolutely any!?) have had the pleasure of having these 6 on. Kyle is a man of God and somebody that everyone can learn something from! Hope you enjoy episode 85! We cover: - Getting Started in Wrestling - Pressure On Losing? - Role of Faith In Career - Path to OTC, Ohio State - Seeking out Challeng...
Cornell's Mike Grey Shares His Story & Perspective | Ep. 84
October 26, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBPumped to have Cornell’s Associate Head Coach, Mike Grey, join the podcast today! Mike, a high school phenom that was the first 4x State Champ in New Jersey, has had an interesting career as both an athlete and coach and I’m excited to dive into his story today! This is especially a must-listen for all of you Cornell fans! We talk about: - His Beginning In Wrestling - High School State Championships (4x NJ State Champ) - Handling Losses - Heading to Cornell - Athletic Career - Athlete...
Cael Sanderson on All Things 2020 & Upcoming Rokfin Event | Ep. 83
October 16, 2020 00:58 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBOh, am I excited for this one! Today, a man who needs no introduction, Cael Sanderson, joins the show. He has all the accolades. Olympic Champion. 4x Undefeated NCAA Champion. Coach of the Year. Coached 25 National Champions (23 in 10 years at PSU). You name it. I always enjoy my conversations with him, but I'm blessed to bring one of them today to this audience! I hope ya'll enjoy it! We talk about: NCAA Season Being Cancelled Extra Year of Eligibility This Year Redshirt Everyone? ...
NCAA Name, Image & Likeness Bill Discussion with Tony Ramos | Ep. 82
October 08, 2020 14:38 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBFormer Hawkeye and current UNC Assistant Coach Tony Ramos is back on the podcast today to talk about the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Bill. It has a lot of implications from an athlete, coaching, and program standpoint and we dove into a number of topics on it. We also spoke about the variety of events in wrestling going on, his recent attempt at grappling, and more. Give it a listen today! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go thro...
Michael Kemerer Shares Some Stories | Ep. 81
October 01, 2020 00:43 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFrom a young age, Iowa Hawkeye Michael Kemerer has been ingrained in wrestling culture and has been around the best the sport has to offer. Today, the 3x NCAA All-American joined me on the podcast to chat about his time at Young Guns and Franklin Regional, as well as talk about his current career at Iowa and the upcoming match against Tommy Gantt! Main Topics and Order of the Conversation: - Start in Wrestling in PA - 3x Runner Up at State Championships - Relationships with the PA boys ...
Marketing, Branding, and Biz Talk with Jordan Burroughs | Ep. 80
September 16, 2020 15:16 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBWhen it comes to branding and marketing, 5x World/Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs has come to set the standard. This past Saturday he tweeted about the marketability of college wrestlers, and much talk followed, including from myself! Since I have a heavy footprint in marketing in the wrestling community, and Jordan is the biggest guy in the sport, it only made sense to hop on the mics and chat about the marketability of wrestlers, social media, branding, and business. Hope this one b...
Zahid Valencia On His Past & Future | Ep. 79
September 11, 2020 17:04 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB2x NCAA Champion and 2021 Olympic Hopeful Zahid Valencia and I had a great chat today about his wrestling career and the successes and failures he's had and endured. We also talk about the current suspension and his plans for the future in the sport among a plethora of other topics! We Cover: 1. Wrestling Background 2. Young Lessons 3. High School Career 4. The Lone High School Loss 5. Overcoming Losses 6. Young Training 7. Heading to ASU 8. Reflecting on College Career 9. Rivalry ...
Thomas Gilman Back on The Podcast (& Spoiler: He's Never Felt Better!) | Ep. 78
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBI always enjoy catching up with World Silver Medalist Thomas Gilman! Today, Gilman catches up as he comes back on the podcast as we catch up on what's been going on since he was last on back in April. We cover his move to Pennsylvania, how his move to the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club has been, differences between the NLWC and the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, his upcoming match against Darian Cruz, shooting a commercial for Verizon, being a professional in the sport, and much more. Give it a listen...
Catching up with Roman Bravo-Young | Ep. 77
August 18, 2020 00:32 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWas great to catch up with Roman Bravo-Young today! After having him on one last year to talk about his background and story leading up to where he is now, it was great chatting about what he's been up to recently. From training with Sebastian Rivera and Jack Mueller to wrestling Mueller at the Flo event and training with Gilman in State College. A must-listen for any Penn State fan! If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archive...
Jacob Kasper on His Retirement from Amateur Wrestling and What's Next | Ep. 76
August 07, 2020 14:11 - 49 minutes - 45 MBBASCHAMANIA is back! It was a nice few weeks off from the podcast after 75 episodes in a row, but it feels good to be having a new conversation on the podcast! Today, my guy Jacob Kasper comes back on the podcast to talk about his retirement from amateur wrestling and what's next. If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & re...
Exclusive Interview with NCAA, World, Olympic and WWE Champion Kurt Angle | Ep. 75
July 15, 2020 21:05 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBAcross both amateur and professional wrestling combined, I'm not sure there's anyone more decorated. Some amateur wrestlers have more accolades and some professional wrestlers have more accolades, but nobody has done COMBINED what this man has done! He's also battled drug addiction, loss of multiple family members, and more. So grateful to dive into this conversation with a wrestling legend. Order of The Conversation: - Kurt's Start in Wrestling - Getting Good in Wrestling - Path to Cla...
Sebastian Rivera On Heading Back to Jersey | Ep. 74
July 09, 2020 14:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLast Week, Big 10 Champ Sebastian Rivera announced he was transferring to finish his college career at Rutgers. With Rivera coming back home to Jersey, I thought why not get him back on the podcast to hear a little bit more about the news. We talk about his time at Northwestern, the 141 field, wrestling in the RAC, Rutgers, MMA, and more! If you enjoy this episode, let us know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to...
Seth Gross & JB Discuss 2020 World Championships Movement | Ep. 73
July 05, 2020 17:05 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBHope you had a wonderful 4th of July! UWW, the governing body for wrestling, made it an interesting one as they announced dates for potential 2020 World Championships. My mind started rolling with initial thoughts so I grabbed Seth Gross and turned on the mics. These are just some initial, from the hip thoughts from a fan and a wrestler. Hope you enjoy this style of the episode! If you enjoy this episode, let us know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to ...
Nazar Kulchytskyy on His Retirement, Coaching Dreams | Ep. 72
July 02, 2020 18:20 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBThis past Sunday at Rumble on the Rooftop, Olympic Hopeful Nazar Kulchytskyy left his shoes on the mat after his 10-0 victory, signaling his retirement from competition. Today, Nazar joins the show to talk a bit about his career, his retirement, what's next, and much more. - Early Success In Ukraine - Migrating to the US - Difference Wrestling in the US - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - Senior Level Expectations - Longevity of Career - Reflections on Career & TMWC - Banged Up With...
Jordan Oliver on Wrestling Jason Nolf Sunday | Ep. 71
June 25, 2020 22:59 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis Sunday on FITE.TV, Jordan Oliver is wrestling Jason Nolf. The supermatch goes down on PPV along with a full card of other great matches, Today, JO joined the show again to talk about his upcoming match, his current training, predictions for the match, and more! Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & revie...
Junior World Champion David Carr Wants More | Ep. 70
June 18, 2020 19:09 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHad a blast chatting today with 2019 Big 12 Champion and 2019 Junior World Champion, David Carr, of Iowa State. Carr, who comes from one of the most accomplished wrestling families out there, has high goals and a big vision for what he wants to accomplish in this sport. He also seems to have an amazing perspective on life and wrestling. Hope ya'll enjoy this episode as much as I did! Topics & Order of Conversation: - Start in Wrestling - Expectations - Early Success - Going to Iowa Sta...
2x Olympian Kerry McCoy Shares Some Stories | Ep. 69
June 13, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCould listen to 2x Olympian and 2x NCAA Champion Kerry McCoy share stories all day, including how when at Penn State, he wanted his picture on the wall so bad. When he finally got it on the wall, he took it down. He’s got too much of a career to squeeze it into one episode, but this was a solid hour of good stories. Enjoy! Topics & Order of Conversation: - Keeping an Olympic Journal - Start in Wrestling - Path to Penn State - Success at Penn State - Role of Faith in Career - Managing ...
NCAA Champ Mike Macchiavello on Faith & His Story | Ep. 68
June 11, 2020 18:46 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBReally enjoyed this chat with 2018 NCAA Champion from North Carolina State, Michael Macchiavello. The 202(1) Olympic Hopeful shared tons of great stories and insight in this episode, including diving deep into his faith. 1. Started in Wrestling 2. What led you to NC State? 3. College Expectations 4. Redshirt Expectations 5. Perfecting Technique 6. Winning an NCAA Championship 7. Learning from Gwiz 8. The Role of Faith 9. Training with J’Den and Snyder 10. Goals Outside of Wrestling...
A Conversation with Victoria Anthony on Race & Her New Business | Ep. 67
June 08, 2020 00:17 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBI’ve been wanting to have Victoria Anthony back on the podcast to talk about her new business that she launched, and with how vocal she’s been on social media recently about racism while engaging in positive, productive dialogue, I wanted to continue that conversation and use this platform for us to talk about racial issues, how we can all be better, and then talk about her business, Freeflow & Gusto. Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podc...
Anthony Cassar & Bo Nickal on Current Training in Miami | Ep. 66
June 02, 2020 23:21 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBReigning NCAA Heavyweight Champion Anthony Cassar has signed with Malki Kawa & First Round Management and has been training down in Miami alongside teammate Bo Nickal and Jorge Masvidal. Today, both Bo & Anthony joined the podcast to talk about the training down in Miami, preparing for the Olympic Trials, which NLWC members they'd like to see in MMA, wrestling monkeys, and so much more. Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go thro...
2x NCAA Champ Isaiah Martinez on Overcoming Adversity | Ep. 65
May 28, 2020 15:26 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB2x NCAA Champion/4x NCAA Finalist Isaiah Martinez knows adversity, and he knows it well, but it hasn't slowed him down from having a ton of success. The 4x Big Ten Champion has the highest winning percentage in the history of the University of Illinois Wrestling Program with a 98.9% win percentage. Throughout that journey, he's endured injuries, the loss of a parent, and more. Shoulder surgery that's gonna leave him out 5-6 months is the latest to enter his path. We talk about all that and m...
Olympic Medalist Coleman Scott On Having Success at Every Level | Ep. 64
May 26, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 61 MBOlympic Medalist & Pennsylvania Native Coleman Scott has won and had great success at every level there is. The current UNC head coach knows how to win. Thrilled to have him on the podcast today to share his story and his winning perspective. Enjoy! Order of Topics: - Getting started in wrestling - Success through wrestling - Setting self-expectations - Path to Oklahoma State - Getting Better in College - Hardest Lost in Career - Not burning out - Falling in Love with the Sport -...
Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott on What Wrestling Taught Him | Ep. 63
May 21, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSometimes, instead of an NCAA or World Championship, the accolade of only being taken down once in two years leads to a head coaching position in the NFL. Not only is this the case for Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, but he still gets mad over giving up that one takedown in his journey to 2 straight undefeated National Prep Championship seasons! It was great chatting with the Bills Head Coach and talking wrestling, faith, and of course, a little football. #BillsMafia! - Wrestling...
Anthony Robles Just Never Gave Up | Ep. 62
May 18, 2020 20:47 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBEven after being born with just one leg, NCAA Champion Anthony Robles never gave up. Throughout his wrestling career, he had 3 undefeated championship seasons including going 96-0 his high school junior + senior year and going 36-0 his senior year at Arizona State. His story is not only a unique one but an incredibly inspiring one. Thrilled to have him on today's show! General Order of the Conversation: - Born Without a Leg - Shaping Mindset - Start In Wrestling - From 5-8 to Undefeated...
Seth Gross With Some Funny Stories | Ep. 61
May 15, 2020 19:24 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAlways enjoy when my guy Seth, 2018 NCAA Champion & 2020* Olympic Hopeful, comes on the podcast! Today, we chatted about the quarantine and his recent move, some funny stories, and dove a bit more into his faith. - Quarantine Update - Curbside Closing - Traeger Talk - 57kg at Olympics Still? - Story: Going Into Fargo Over - Story: Bono Gets Injured - Story: Forgetting Cred’s at NCAA’s - Trusting in God & Talking Faith Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure...
Richard Perry is an Overcomer | Ep. 60
May 13, 2020 14:27 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAfter a freak accident at a national team training camp, doctors told Richard Perry he would never walk again. He's now back on a wrestling mat. Seeing what God has done in his life has continued to push him further, and he's not done yet. What a story! Topics & Order of the Conversation: - Path To Wrestling - 3rd in the State First Year - Wrestling For Bloomsburg - College Expectations - Snyder Training Partner - Making the National Team - Relationship with Brandon Slay - Freak Ac...
Alli Ragan on Her Move From Iowa to The Sunkist RTC | Ep. 59
May 11, 2020 09:59 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBCaught up today with 7x Senior World Team Member, 2x World Silver Medalist, and 2x WCWA National Champion - among other accolades - Alli Ragan. Alli, along with others, just recently made the move from the Hawkeye Wrestling Club in Iowa to the Sunkist RTC at Arizona State, following coach Mark Perry. It was great to chat with Alli about her story, career, and recent moves. Hope you enjoy today's episode! TOPICS & ORDER OF CONVERSATION - Getting Started in Wrestling - Being a 3-Sport Ath...