Mat Talk Podcast Network
1,026 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days 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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Episodes
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.
Bloodround #446 previewing the U.S. Open (and more)
December 13, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThis 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!
Short Time Shots: December 8, 2023
December 08, 2023 16:04 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBIt’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.
Short Time Shots: December 7, 2023
December 07, 2023 15:56 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBIt’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.
Path to Glory: Patrick Glory’s Historic NCAA Triumph and Wrestling Insights – Go Earn It Ep. 6
December 07, 2023 05:18 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBShane Sparks hosts Patrick Glory, the 2023 NCAA Champion from Princeton University, in a conversation that covers Glory's wrestling journey, his approach to mental toughness, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his career.
Breaking down Purdue’s performance in Las Vegas – AAS5E6
December 07, 2023 00:51 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBCoach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to break down the results from the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and what it means, at this point in the season, for his team. #BoilerUp
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Vegas Recap, Onto Nashville – NCS115
December 07, 2023 00:49 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBDecember is a busy month for college wrestling zig-zagging across the U.S. with some of the best action of the season.
Bloodround #445 with John Fisher
December 06, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week we talk through some recent news with NCAA Wrestling before transitioning into an interview with John Fisher.
Short Time Shots: December 1, 2023
December 01, 2023 15:18 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBShort Time Shots looking at the day's scores and more in college wrestling.
Viva Las Vegas and recapping the Boilermaker Duals – AAS5E5
November 30, 2023 16:33 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBA look into Purdue's wrestling program as the Boilermakers head to Las Vegas this weekend.
Short Time Shots: November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023 15:21 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBA look at the day's results in the world of college wrestling.
Northern Iowa welcomes back Bob Bowlsby as interim Athletic Director
November 29, 2023 22:31 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBBob Bowlsby was re-introduced at Northern Iowa on Wednesday as the school’s interim Athletic Director.
The Wrestling Journey: Alex Marinelli – Go Earn It Ep. 5
November 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode of The GO EARN IT Podcast, host Shane Sparks sits down with multiple-time NCAA wrestling All-American, Alex Marinelli from the University of Iowa.
Bloodround #444: All-Star, Cy-Hawk and Thanksgiving
November 28, 2023 04:46 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBTommy and Kevin return to talk about, what else, the big stuff in wrestling this past week.
GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Masterful Mite
November 27, 2023 17:04 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBMasterful Mite looks at Simons' run into the record books, becoming the first collegiate wrestler to win four national college championships and the 20th to win three NCAA titles. The journey also runs through his second Olympic appearance.
Happy Thanksgiving with Brian and Coach Popolizio – NCS114
November 24, 2023 05:03 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBA very busy first month of the season has the NC State Wrestling team sitting at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the country. After three weeks of non-stop travel, the Pack will enjoy a well-deserved couple of days off.