Mat Talk Podcast Network
991 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsThe full allotment of wrestling-centric shows from the Mat Talk Podcast Network. All shows are individually available and can also be found at mattalkonline.com
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Brian Smith: The methodical build at Missouri – Go Earn It Ep. 21
April 18, 2024 03:05 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBShane Sparks talks with Missouri head coach Brian Smith on the latest episode of the Go Earn It Podcast.
Bloodround #460: 2024 Olympic Trials Preview
April 17, 2024 22:50 - 2 hours - 58.3 MBTommy and Kevin preview the upcoming U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Revisiting the hiring of Cael Sanderson (Wrestling 411 from April 24, 2009)
April 17, 2024 15:44 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBGoing into the Wrestling 411 time capsule with hosts Kyle Klingman and Jason Bryant to talk with then-Penn State AD Tim Curley on the hiring of Cael Sanderson in 2009.
David Carr’s Wrestling Chronicles – Go Earn It Ep. 20
April 11, 2024 00:48 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBShane Sparks talks with two-time NCAA Champion David Carr of Iowa State.
Matt McDonough: The two-time NCAA Champion from Iowa who almost wasn’t – Go Earn It Ep. 19
April 05, 2024 12:18 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBShane Sparks talks with Iowa two-time NCAA champion Matt McDonough.
Nick Simmons: Wrestling Resilience and the Art of Coaching – Go Earn It Ep. 18
March 28, 2024 22:04 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBShane Sparks talks with the East Lansing Strangler, Nick Simmons on the latest Go Earn It Podcast.
Bloodround #459: NCAA Recap with Kevin and Tommy
March 28, 2024 03:43 - 2 hours - 55.6 MBKevin and Tommy recap what went down in Kansas City.
Answering Wrestling’s Bar Trivia with the Mat Talk Online Preview Guide – Mat Stats 30
March 19, 2024 01:50 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBDiving in to what goes into the 250+ page preview guide done by Jason Bryant every year for the D1 wrestling championships.
Grappling with Greatness: Robert Kokesh’s journey from South Dakota to the Big Ten – Go Earn It Ep. 17
March 15, 2024 13:34 - 5 MBShane Sparks is joined by Nebraska three-time All-American Robert Kokesh on the latest GO EARN IT Podcast.
2024 NCAA Division III Championship Preview with the guys from D3 Nation
March 13, 2024 15:41 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBJason Bryant is joined by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura from the D3 Nation Podcast to talk about the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships coming up March 15-16 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Bloodround #457 with Earl Smith of InterMat
March 13, 2024 03:01 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBEarl Smith of InterMat joins the Bloodround boys to talk about the total chaos this past weekend.
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: 2024 ACC Championship Preview – NCS121
March 07, 2024 20:16 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBHost Brian Reinhardt and Pack head coach Pat Popolizio go weight-by-weight for a complete preview on episode No. 121 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.
Bloodround #456 Conference Previews
March 07, 2024 19:17 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBKevin Claunch goes solo on the conference preview edition of Bloodround.
From the Mat to the Cage: Cole Konrad’s Journey of Dominance – Go Earn It Ep. 16
March 06, 2024 15:40 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBShane Sparks welcomes Cole Konrad, a wrestling legend from the University of Minnesota and an undefeated Bellator champion in MMA.
Matt Valenti: Wrestling Champion to Athletic Leader – Go Earn It Ep. 15
February 29, 2024 05:36 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBShane Sparks talks with two-time NCAA champion Matt Valenti on The Go Earn It Podcast.
2024 NAIA Men’s National Championship Preview
February 28, 2024 21:08 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBChecking out what’s coming up at the 2024 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships this weekend at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
Bloodround #455 with Wyoming head coach Mark Branch
February 28, 2024 20:35 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis 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.
Beat the Streets Bay Area Executive Director John Lange on growing wrestling in Oakland and beyond
February 27, 2024 18:23 - 1 hour - 113 MBChecking in with the new Executive Director of Beat the Streets Bay Area, Penn State All-American John Lange.
Digging into historical match counts across Division I champions – Mat Stats 29
February 22, 2024 19:47 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBAre we wrestling less matches? What about the champions from back in the day - how many did they wrestle?
Ohio Wesleyan assistant coach Tanner McHugh, the guy behind True Tan Wrestling
February 22, 2024 18:12 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBChecking in with Ohio Wesleyan assistant coach Tanner McHugh about his upcoming documentary and his True Tan YouTube channel.
Battle of the ACC Titans, Pack vs. Hokies – NCS120
February 22, 2024 16:38 - 22 minutes - 51 MBPreviewing Virginia Tech vs. NC State on Episode 120.
GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Building Up Rocky Top
February 21, 2024 16:21 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBEpisode 4 of SEVEN will look at Gray Simons' move to the University of Tennessee and the potential in the Vols program.
Defying Odds: Anthony Cassar’s Path to NCAA Glory and Beyond – Go Earn It Ep. 14
February 15, 2024 15:27 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJoin Shane Sparks as he delves into the inspiring journey of Anthony Cassar, from his singular New Jersey state championship to clinching the NCAA heavyweight title with Penn State.
Bloodround #454: What’s in a Name?
February 14, 2024 04:11 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis 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.
PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Huge Non-Conference Dual vs. Cornell – NCS119
February 14, 2024 02:11 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBThe NC State Wrestling team is off to a 3-0 start in ACC, and will step out of action this weekend for a top-10 dual inside Reynolds Coliseum.
Shannon Scovel: Former swimmer on the wrestling beat for NCAA.com
February 08, 2024 15:21 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFind out more about NCAA.com's wrestling beat reporter Shannon Scovel on the latest episode of Short Time.
Bloodround #453: Hofstra head coach Dennis Papadatos
February 07, 2024 20:23 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis 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.
Tommy Rowlands: Rivalries, Victories, and Lessons Learned – Go Earn It Ep. 13
February 07, 2024 04:34 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBShane Sparks sits down with wrestling legend Tommy Rowlands, discussing his illustrious career from high school dominance to international competition.
Rivalry Week: #8 NC State vs. UNC – NCS118
February 01, 2024 04:36 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MBIt is Rivalry Week as the Wolfpack will host the Tar Heels in an ACC battle inside Reynolds Coliseum.
Bloodround #452: Talking about those high profile matchups
January 31, 2024 04:04 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBThis 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.
Philosophy, Family and Leadership: Northern Iowa head coach Doug Schwab – Go Earn It Ep. 12
January 24, 2024 17:42 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBNext up on the Go Earn It Podcast is Northern Iowa head wrestling coach Doug Schwab.
Little Rock head wrestling coach Neil Erisman has the Trojans moving on up
January 24, 2024 17:07 - 47 minutes - 66.5 MBCatching up with Neil Erisman, who has his Little Rock Trojans ranked for the first time.
Bloodround #451: Who aren’t we talking about?
January 24, 2024 03:32 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBThis week we talk through some of the big names we won't see in College Wrestling this season.
GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Mat Town’s Championship Era
January 22, 2024 18:16 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBMat Town’s Championship Era looks at Gray Simons’ return to Lock Haven.
Recapping Rutgers and heading west for Iowa, Nebraska – AAS5E8
January 18, 2024 02:33 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBCoach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to discuss the results from the team's Big Ten opening dual with #14 Rutgers before previewing this weekend's road trip to #2 Iowa and #3 Nebraska.
Champion’s Tale: Mark Ironside’s Legacy in Wrestling and Beyond – Go Earn It Ep. 11
January 17, 2024 16:36 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBShane Sparks' latest guest on The Go Earn It Podcast is two-time NCAA champion Mark Ironside.
Analyzing the Ivy League’s upcoming departure from the EIWA – Mat Stats 28
January 17, 2024 16:05 - 54 minutes - 51 MBThe boys at MatStats discuss the Ivy League leaving the EIWA. MatStats uses stats and past shows to inform the viewers why the Ivy League departing the EIWA could increase the chances for growing the sport.
PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Sophomore Jackson Arrington – NCS117
January 16, 2024 04:59 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBACC action is just around the corner for the NC State Wrestling team, as the Pack will head up to Pitt on Jan. 26 to kick off conference action.
Bloodround #450 with Stanford head coach Chris Ayres
January 13, 2024 19:15 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBThis 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.
Recapping Lindenwood, Midlands and kicking off B1G action – S5E7
January 11, 2024 03:56 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBHead Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Tanner Lipsett and Cory Palm to recap the Boilers’ 50-6 Dual win over Lindenwood as well as action at Midlands before previewing Sunday’s matchup against Rutgers.
From the Mat to Mentorship: Ryan Deakin’s Wrestling Journey and Coaching Insights – Go Earn It Ep. 10
January 11, 2024 03:51 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBShane Sparks jumps into Episode 10 of the Go Earn It Podcast with current Stanford assistant coach Ryan Deakin.
Bloodround #449: Life University women’s head coach Ashley Flavin
January 10, 2024 19:45 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThis week we talk with Ashley Flavin, Head Coach of Life University Women's Wrestling about their recent dual championship.
5PM57: Kamal Bey and David Stepanyan
January 09, 2024 21:46 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBEpisode 57 welcomes in two of the nation's top Greco-Roman competitors: three-time World Team member/six-time US National Champion Kamal Bey and 2021 U23 World Teamer David Stepanyan.
Mat Mastery: Mark Hall’s Journey from High School Phenom to Coaching Success – Go Earn It Ep. 9
January 04, 2024 16:32 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBShane Sparks sits down with Mark Hall, a distinguished wrestler known for his six individual state championships and tenure as a four-time All-American at Penn State.
Bloodround #448: Holiday Tournament Hijinks
January 03, 2024 16:32 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBThis week Tommy and I discuss all of the excitement from the several tournaments the last week along with the drama.
5PM56: Rich Carlson and Spencer Woods
December 29, 2023 16:59 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBEpisode 56 of the podcast focuses on two athletes from the best weight class in the sport -- 87 kg.
Perseverance on the Mat: Dom Bradley’s Wrestling Odyssey at 34 – Go Earn It Ep. 8
December 20, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBShane Sparks welcomes Dom Bradley, a two-time All-American from the University of Missouri and recent winner of the U.S. Senior Nationals.
Examining the growth of high school wrestling participation (Part 2) – Mat Stats 27
December 20, 2023 17:48 - 50 minutes - 70.7 MBPart 2 of the Mat Stats deep dive into participation numbers at the high school level continues, this time focusing on girls high school participation.
Bloodround #447 with George Mason head coach Frank Beasley
December 20, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBGeorge Mason head coach Frank Beasley joins the show this week.
Champion’s Edge: Alex Dieringer’s Journey to Wrestling Excellence – Go Earn It Ep. 7
December 13, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBJoin host Shane Sparks as he engages with Alex Dieringer, a Wisconsin native and renowned wrestler with an impressive record as a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and three-time NCAA Champion.