#PackMentality Pop-Ins
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratingsJoin NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and staff as they bring you all the news from inside the wrestling room in Raleigh with the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network.
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#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: 2024 ACC Championship Preview - NCS121
March 07, 2024 20:14 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MBThe 2024 ACC Championship will be hosted by North Carolina this year on Sunday, March 10. NC State leads the ACC with five top seeds, and the Pack also added three with the second seed. Meaning, the Wolfpack will have just two compete in the opening round, while the eight others have a bye into the semifinals as NC State goes for a sixth straight ACC title. Host Brian Reinhardt and Pack head coach Pat Popolizio go weight-by-weight for a complete preview on episode No. 121 of the #PackMentali...
#PackMentality Pop-Ins: Battle of the ACC Titans, Pack vs. Hokies - NCS120
February 22, 2024 16:40 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB[powerpress] It doesn’t get much better than this if you are a college wrestling fan, as the 2024 ACC Dual Championship is on the line Friday night inside Reynolds Coliseum! NC State (15-2) and Virginia Tech (9-3) sit alone atop the ACC standings both at 4-0 heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The winner will be the outright regular season champion. Host Brian Reinhardt and Pack head coach Pat Popolizio breakdown the dual and much more in episode No. 120 of the #PackMenta...
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Huge Non-Conference Dual vs. Cornell - NCS119
February 14, 2024 02:07 - 18 minutes - 42.2 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. Host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio talk about what has been going on in the Wolfpack wrestling program on episode No. 119 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. #8 NC State will host #9 Cornell Friday night at 7 PM in Reynolds Coliseum. Not only does the dual feature 19 ranked wrestlers among the 20 probably starters, but Wolfp...
Rivalry Week: #8 NC State vs. UNC - NCS118
February 01, 2024 04:28 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBIt is Rivalry Week as the Wolfpack will host the Tar Heels in an ACC battle inside Reynolds Coliseum. Host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio break down the dual that is sure to be PACKed with Wolfpack RED on episode No. 118 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Watch previous episodes of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: / @wolfpackrtc #packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Sophomore Jackson Arrington - NCS117
January 16, 2024 04:53 - 16 minutes - 38.8 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. Pennsylvania native Jackson Arrington joins host Brian Reinhardt on episode No. 117 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to talk about his hot-start and top-5 ranking at 149 pounds, and his expectations for the rest of the season.
#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Vegas Recap, Onto Nashville - NCS115
December 07, 2023 00:45 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBDecember is a busy month for college wrestling zig-zagging across the U.S. with some of the best action of the season. On episode No. 115 of the the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio recap a very success trip to Las Vegas for the annual Cliff Keen Invite. The Pack now turns its attention back to dual season, as #2 NC State will head to Nashville for the Collegiate Wrestling Duals. There will be three duals on Tuesday, Dec. 19 vs. Lock ...
Happy Thanksgiving with Brian and Coach Popolizio - NCS114
November 24, 2023 04:59 - 22 minutes - 52.1 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. On episode No. 114 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio talk about some of the recent season highlights and what December looks like, especially gearing up for next weekend's Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas. Tuffy Talk i...
174-Pounder Alex Faison joins the show - NCS113
November 09, 2023 16:25 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe NC State Wolfpack got their feet wet with a pair of dominant dual wins during the opening week of the 2023-24 collegiate season, now the Pack heads up to PA this weekend for both a pair of duals and a round-robin event. Host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio get Wolfpack fans caught up on episode No. 113 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Reinhardt then sits down with NC State's starter at 174 pounds, Alex Faison. The duo talk about Faison's long-time commitment ...
NC State Weight-by-weight Preview - NCS112
October 31, 2023 19:44 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBAs the calendar turns to November host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio get Wolfpack fans ready for the upcoming season on episode No. 112 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. The duo go weight-by-weight through the 2023-24 NC State lineup as the Pack opens with a pair of duals this first week of the season. Popolizio also revisits Isaac Trumble's Gold medal performance at the U23 World Championships in Albania.
Isaac Trumble Set for U23 World Championships - NCS111
October 19, 2023 13:54 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBJoin host Brian Reinhardt and NC State junior Isaac Trumble on episode #111 of the PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Trumble will soon be heading to Albania, his first time out of the U.S., to compete at 97 kg at the 2023 U23 World Championships. He also goes in-depth about his participation in NC State's ROTC program, and what this upcoming season looks like for him as he plans to redshirt.
The Pack is back! Brian Reinhardt returns with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS110
October 18, 2023 16:19 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBJoin host Brian Reinhardt and NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio for episode #110 as they catch #WPN up on the Pack's quickly-approaching 2023-24 season. The duo also talk about the recent Wolfpack RTC action, look into NC State's season schedule and go over the recent NCAA rule changes. Get the video version of the show at https://www.youtube.com/@WolfpackRTC
Macchiavello wins the U.S. Open, a double shot of Hidlay-related news and guest host Tuffy Talk - NCS109
May 22, 2023 20:36 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBHayden Hidlay didn’t check all the equipment, so Episode 109 starts off with an apology, an unnecessary one, but an apology nonetheless. Coach Pat Popolizio and Hidlay recharge the batteries and fire up the show. Tuffy Talk will also win the bid as a guest host for the second part of the show today. We’ll recap the U.S. Open as well as some other big news centering around the NC State wrestling family such as Michael Macchiavello heading right from the U.S. Open to the Pan Am Championships i...
NCAA Championship Recap and a visit with 157-pound All-American Ed Scott - NCS108
March 27, 2023 20:47 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBHayden Hidlay returns to Raleigh to recap the NCAA Championship performances with head coach Pat Popolizio on Episode 108 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. The featured interview for this episode is with 157-pounder and All-American Ed Scott. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOW And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM ...
Wolfpack NCAA Championships Preview - NCS107
March 14, 2023 23:33 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBHayden Hidlay and Pat Popolizio preview the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from Pat’s house after Hayden had to reconfigure his schedule because he needed to lift. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
Pack gears up to host 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships - NCS106
March 02, 2023 23:27 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBHayden Hidlay and Pat Popolizio sit down to break down the NC State Wolfpack’s prospectus at the upcoming ACC Championships this weekend. It’s not just big for qualifying, but the Pack also are serving as the tournament hosts this year. We’ll also recap the UNC dual first as well as some things for the Pack fans to know. Show Segments 0:45 - “Hayden, always great to see ya.” 2:20 - Casino Night on March 3 and Social Information. 4:45 - ACC Ticket information, because we have fans back! 5:4...
Wolfpack powers past Pitt, prepares for Heels (with Jarrett Trombley) - NCS105
February 16, 2023 19:18 - 45 minutes - 62 MBAfter a big win at home vs. Pittsburgh, head coach Pat Popolizio joins host Hayden Hidlay on Episode 105 to talk about that as well as preview the upcoming dual with the Tar Heels of North Carolina. 125-pounder Jarrett Trombley is this episode’s featured interview. Show Segments 0:55 - Pat is always glad to see Hayden. 1:30 - Action Packed Weekend (including that big game last Sunday) 4:35 - Casino Night is coming on March 3 prior to the ACC Championships. 5:30 - The NCAA social informatio...
Popolizio Prepares for Pittsburgh - NCS104
February 09, 2023 20:25 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBThe multi-talented Hayden Hidlay returns for Episode 104 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with guests head coach Pat Popolizio and and true-freshman 149-pounder Jackson Arrington. Show Segments 1:02 - Hayden shakes off the rust and Pat claims he’s good for 4 a.m. podcast recordings. 3:40 - Pitching the ACC Championships here at Reynolds this year. 5:00 - Look at all the clovers! Casino Night information for the Wolfpack RTC. 9:30 - Giveaway information for the match! 11:40 - Where we...
Coach Popolizio recaps the first semester of action - NCS103
January 11, 2023 18:47 - 34 minutes - 48 MBLooking back at the first part of the season as Episode 103 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast rolls on with head coach Pat Popolizio and host Hayden Hidlay. Show Segments 1:00 - Coach Popolizio is always happy to see Hayden. 1:50 - First semester recap from Coach Popolizio. 3:30 - Collegiate Duals: NC State wins the Red Pool. 11:15 - Time off, meet travel problems. 12:30 - Hayden will take Tool as his long drive musical selection, then switch to … the Eagles? 14:25 - Looking at the ...
Pat Popolizio sings his favorite holiday hits and we meet Director of Ops Mackenzi Wood - NCS102
December 16, 2022 20:37 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBWolfpack wrestling is coming off a trip to Las Vegas and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and now another challenge awaits as the Pack will head to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 19-20 for the Journeymen Collegiate Duals, which features nine Top 25 teams in the 12-team field. Join host Hayden Hidlay and coach Pat Popolizio to talk all things Pack wrestling and meet new NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Mackenzi Wood on Episode 102! Pat doesn't actually sing on this episode....
Looking ahead to CKLV and a chat with 197-pounder Isaac Trumble - NCS101
November 30, 2022 15:59 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWe move into December with Episode 101 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Hayden Hidlay will talk with NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio on the happenings in and around the program before getting with the show’s featured interview, 197-pounder Isaac Trumble. Show Segments 0:45- Welcome. Pat’s always happy to see his co-host. 1:30 - Recapping CMU and Illinois. 7:20 - Staying on campus for Thanksgiving to prep for CKLV. 8:08 - Thanksgiving Question: Too much hype and too l...
Episode 100 features 100 seconds of NC State Trivia with Coach Popolizio and heavyweight Owen Trephan - NCS100
November 17, 2022 18:18 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIt’s spanned five years, two hosts, dozens of guests, but just one head coach. We’ve finally made it to the milestone 100th episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Hayden Hidlay speaks with head coach Pat Popolizio to celebrate the mark and talk about the start of the season before getting to the show’s featured guest, heavyweight Owen Trephan. Show Segments 1:00 - Pat’s intro really has never changed, despite the host. 1:30 - Pat taking all the credit for Brian Reinhardt’s hus...
App State on the horizon and meet new SID Jonas Pope - NCS99
November 02, 2022 17:29 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBEpisode 99 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will get a recap of the U23 World Championships with Trent Hidlay’s performance, a wrestle-off recap and then looking ahead to the annual early-season dual with App State. Host Hayden Hidlay will also introduce Pack fans to new Sports Information Director Jonas Pope IV. Pope spent 16 years in the print world and is now working on the other side of the media world in Athletic Communications. Show Segments 0:30 - Regular folkstyle sleep pattern...
NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
October 12, 2022 20:13 - 40 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 98 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back at you with head coach Pat Popolizio and 141-pounder Ryan Jack, an NCAA qualifier a year ago. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the show has a new host as five-time All-American and current Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Hayden Hidlay. Practice has started officially, so the season is here. What’s in store for the Pack this season? SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts...
Preseason workouts, recruiting processes and talking schedules - NCS97
September 22, 2022 21:55 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBThe show WILL go on as Episode 97 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is once again joined by head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. There’s been some news floating around about the status of said host, preseason, and the schedule. Show Segments 1:00 - Preseason Week 3 is rolling on. 2:00 - Hey, the schedule is out! 4:00 - Where are we with the recruiting process? 5:30 - Who are the stellar hosts when it comes to hosting the recruits? 6:00 - Hosting the ACC championsh...
The Show WILL Go On - NCS96
August 11, 2022 19:08 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe show must go on as host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio are back for another episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Show Segments 0:50 - Welcome, we’re back and Pat isn’t going anywhere. 2:19 - Pat is entering his second decade in Raleigh. 3:25 - We’ve got a new staffer! 4:20 - Daycare facilities to be added to the wrestling room? 6:00 - What’s the month of August look like for Wolfpack wrestling and the new rules impact? 11:00 - Lineup discussion and tra...
Coach Popolizio looks at the upcoming Trials and we meet three redshirts - NCS95
May 19, 2022 16:25 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBYou typically don’t get a lot of coverage when you’re redshirting in college wrestling. Episode 95 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will change that, highlighting three wrestlers who will be looking to attack the lineup next year after redshirting in 2021-22. Host Brian Reinhardt gets an update from head coach Pat Popolizio about the upcoming World Team Trials before sitting down with Derek Fields, Joey Milano and Brock DelSignore. Redshirt Segments 19:00 - Derek Fields 26:00 - Joey Mil...
The Recap, the Super Senior Salute and the move to freestyle season - NCS94
April 06, 2022 20:33 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAfter Brian Reinhardt and Pat Popolizio gave each other some time away from one another after the close of the college wrestling season, but now it’s time to kick up that glorious offseason wrestling content. It’s so good, it’ll make you crave more wrestling - which is just what we have. We’ll recap the Pack performance at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, look back at the careers of the Wolfpack’s six Super Seniors and break down what the next month of competition looks like for ...
Another ACC Title and a look at the #PackMentality postseason prospectus - NCS93
March 10, 2022 21:55 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIt is postseason time on a brand-new episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. NC State head coach Pat Popolzio and host Brian Reinhardt recap the Pack's fourth straight ACC Championship, and then turn their attention to previewing the 10 NCAA qualifiers from NC State who will be traveling to Detroit for the 2022 NCAA Championships. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of...
ACC Tournament Preview with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS92
March 02, 2022 03:18 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBACC Tournament Preview with Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. Gonna quickly recap home wins against North Carolina and Virginia Tech before breaking down the NC State prospectus for the coming weekend in Charlottesville. Enough with the formalities, let’s get to the show. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS
Senior Night highlights weekend with Tar Heels, Hokies - NCS91
February 16, 2022 06:03 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAfter a “quick” up and back to Pittsburgh where the fourth-ranked Wolfpack came home with a victory over the Pitt Panthers, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio are back at home talking about the warm weekend and the upcoming closing weekend with Senior Night vs. North Carolina and the rescheduled non-conference dual with Virginia Tech. We’ll then talk with two seniors who have spent their time in Raleigh and will be honored against North Carolina - Ohio native Matt F...
A long ride to Pittsburgh and homegrown heavyweight Tyrie Houghton - NCS90
February 09, 2022 05:33 - 42 minutes - 29 MBHost Brian Reinhardt gets to go home this week as the squad heads to Pittsburgh - the kicker is - the Wolfpack is bussing up to Pittsburgh for a dual with the Panthers. Coach Pat Popolizio points out how much Brian sleeps along the way and how Pat will still continue to ration the cold cuts for lunch on the ride. Before getting to the dual with Pittsburgh, Brian and Pat look back at the Pack’s big win at home over Virginia. Pittsburgh starts a run of three straight solid duals to close the s...
Super senior Hayden Hidlay talks about his final collegiate season
February 01, 2022 23:27 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIt’s got to be the meat of the dual meet season for coach Pat Popolizio, because that’s yet another consecutive week The Skip is on his own show. Join host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio on Episode 89 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast as the pair talk about the last two weeks of general craziness and the upcoming dual with Virginia. The special interview section of the program - not that coach isn’t special to us - is with super senior Hayden Hidlay, a four-time...
Coach Pat Popolizio breaks down Friday's big dual with the Hokies - NCS88
January 19, 2022 18:46 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBBack at home in Raleigh is the place to be for Episode 88 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio. Today’s show is simple: No. 5 NC State vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech on Friday, January 21. That’s the show. That’s the entire show. Pat Popolizio talks about the start of the ACC dual meet season and the impact these duals have on the conference and the program. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker ...
Talking with ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott and HC Pat Popolizio - NCS87
January 06, 2022 01:30 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIt’s a new year but the season still rolls on as does the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with its 8th episode. Joining award winning host Brian Reinhardt is NC State head coach Pat Popolizio and recently named ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott. Discussion will talk about the upcoming stretch of the season, but a lot of chatter about the recent Collegiate Duals in Florida which saw the Pack push top-ranked Iowa to the limit and Scott pick up a victory over Kaleb Young, courtesy of an absolu...
Looking at the lineup as Pack preps for App State - NCS86
December 09, 2021 20:21 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe NC State Wolfpack is off to a strong start to the season but will be challenged by in-state rival and always pesky Appalachian State. On Episode 86 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and head coach Pat Popolizio discuss the recent dual victory over Gardner-Webb and the start of the season and what exactly is going on with sorting out the lineup. We’ll also look forward to the dual with App State on Sunday in Boone. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcast...
Super freshman Kai Orine and the rundown from The Skip - NCS85
November 17, 2021 20:33 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBFifth-ranked NC State opens its dual season this weekend, playing host to West Virginia. Head coach Pat Popolizio gives a full rundown of that matchup and how the past two weekends of open tournaments have affected the 2021-22 lineup on a brand-new episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Brian Reinhardt then visits with R-Fr. Kai Orine, who is trying to break into the crowded lineup at 133 pounds this season. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker ...
The Season Preview with Pat Popolizio
November 03, 2021 20:02 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBA full breakdown of what the lineup could be looking like for the upcoming season for the NC State Wolfpack wrestling program is the focal point of Episode 84 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt will introduce who’s going where and what actually could happen with wrestlers moving up, moving down and how the newcomers fit. The season kicks off for the Pack this coming weekend in Charleston, South Carolina at The Citadel for the aptly named The Ci...
Finally, the Rock (Harrison) has returned to Raleigh along with super senior Thomas Bullard
October 22, 2021 17:19 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHost Brian Reinhardt returns for Episode 83 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with two guests, one new and one returning. To kick off the show, the Pack welcomes in-studio guest Rock Harrison, color commentator for the ACC Network’s wrestling broadcasts. Harrison was a wrestler in the ACC at Virginia and was also a collegiate official and has been broadcasting for a number of years. Harrison’s breakout to the college wrestling world came last season on the ACC Network when along with play...
Picking up the preseason chatter with Pat Popolizio - NCS82
September 07, 2021 21:44 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIt’s been a long, long summer but finally, the Pack has come back to the Podcast! Join past NWMA SID of the Year and NC State Director of Digital Communications Brian Reinhardt and NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio to kick off the new school year. Preseason has kicked off and there’s also some chatter about what Pack wrestlers and alums who will be competing at the upcoming U.S. World Team Trials in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Catching up with Pat Popolizio - NCS81
April 15, 2021 03:35 - 31 minutes - 22 MBCatch-up on Wolfpack Wrestling news with head coach Pat Popolizio on episode 81 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Brian Reinhardt and Popolizio run the gamut of wrestling action over the past month, from the NCAA Championships to the Olympic Team Trials to four Super Senior returning to the Pack. The duo also offer up some breaking news, boasting loudly how the podcast ranks in Japan. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spoti...
Four-time All-American Hayden Hidlay and The Decision - NCS80
March 24, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWith the conclusion of the 2021 NCAA Championships, we now turn to the offseason on Episode 80 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Some major decisions are going to be announced in regards to the extra year of eligibility, as host Brian Reinhardt visits with four-time All-American Hayden Hidlay to talk about his NC State Wrestling journey and what lies ahead in his future – hint #WPN will be happy! SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts ...
The Wolfpack-centric NCAA Division I wrestling preview with Pat Popolizio - NCS79
March 16, 2021 03:04 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWe’re just days away from blowing the whistle at the 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. It’ll be almost two years to the day since we last had an NCAA wrestling championships and host Brian Reinhardt is giddy with anticipation and coach Pat Popolizio can barely contain his own excitement as it’s their favorite show of the year - the NCAA preview episode! Show Segments 0:52 - Third take’s a charm for Episode 79. 2:30 - Getting the special m...
ACC Champion Daniel Bullard and Sport Administrator Josh Dalton - NCS78
March 10, 2021 05:32 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWith the brackets still yet to be revealed, head coach Pat Popolizio goes into hiding, leaving host Brian Reinhardt with the opportunity to bring NC State Sport Administrator Josh Dalton on to the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. After we get an update from Dalton, Reinhardt will FINALLY get ACC Champion Dalton Bullard on the show for the first time. What are the differences between the Bullard twins and why does Brian still mess it up? SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and...
Previewing the Pack at the upcoming ACC Championships - NCS77
February 23, 2021 22:44 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBHeading into this weekend’s ACC Championships in Raleigh, NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt go weight-by-weight on Episode 77 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. There’s an importance with every match at a small conference tournament and with five of the six squads nationally ranked, it should be a good one. We’re also joined by Ryan Tice, an NC State wrestling alum who will be one of the voices fans hear from this weekend’s championships on the ACC Netwo...
Top 10 battle against Hokies await the Wolfpack - NCS76
February 03, 2021 05:09 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBNC State is coming off a resounding victory over rival North Carolina and the Wolfpack is ranked third in the nation in the most recent NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll. Host Brian Reinhardt goes one-on-one with the great one, Pat Popolizio. Another big weekend of action coming up as the Pack will face eighth-ranked Virginia Tech on Friday night. Show Segments 1:00 - Pat is questioning Brian’s lunchtime schedule. 1:45 - Three straight Friday nights on the ACC Network as we’re coming ...
Isaac Trumble's massive breakthrough and the Pack heads to Chapel Hill - NCS75
January 27, 2021 16:33 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBRivalry week down in North Carolina as rivals UNC and NC State are set to do battle. On Episode 75 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt sits down with head coach Pat Popolizio to interrupt his lunch and talk about the upcoming dual with the host Tar Heels. Without fans, this will be an odd one as the Pack always travels well down to Chapel Hill. We’ll first look at some breakout performances from the win over No. 12 Pittsburgh as well as tease this week’s featured inter...
Freshman Ed Scott makes his podcast debut - NCS74
January 20, 2021 22:44 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEpisode 74 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast records from Brian Reinhardt’s office outside of his office, which would be Pat Popolizio’s office. What’s next up for the Pack after a win over Virginia? We also meet freshman Ed Scott, who makes his first appearance on the podcast. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome Brian and Pat. 1:30 - The Pack is back in the wrestling room and quick takeaways from the win over Virginia. 5:30 - Extra Countable Matches. 6:30 - How the team has responded to COV...
Pat Popolizio gives a quick recap of Gardner-Webb before looking ahead to Appalachian State - NCS73
January 05, 2021 23:24 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBEpisode 73 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is ready to roll as the fourth-ranked Wolfpack wrestling squad opened up with a 42-0 win at Gardner-Webb to kick off this wacky 2020-21 season. Pat Popolizio is back on the show to talk about the performance and what to look forward to with the first home dual of the year against Appalachian State. Show Segments 1:00 - Brian already starts making fun of Pat for how many shows he’s skipped out on. 2:30 - What does the squad do about COVID-19 ...
The Rankings Episode with The Open Mat's Earl Smith - NCS72
December 22, 2020 22:48 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEpisode 72 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is up and out as host Brian Reinhardt talks about the upcoming season and one of the more divisive subjects in wrestling - rankings. To talk about all things wrestling, the show welcomes back Earl Smith of @theopenmat to talk about what goes into it and how the @PackWrestle combatants stand. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome 2:00 - Earl Smith has big shoes to fill. 5:15 - How does the season play out with only duals in the regular season? 8:30 - 12...
Popolizio on scheduling, RTC Cup and a chat with Dustin Kawa
December 09, 2020 23:21 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode 71 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back, in person, with head coach Pat Popolizio. The Wolfpack Wrestling Club recently competed at the RTC Duals and coach Popolizio will break down that and more, including the schedule, on this episode with host Brian Reinhardt. Show Segments 1:40 - So much wrestling news right now! 3:30 - How hard was it to prep for this season? 5:00 - No notes, no problem. It’s a free year. 6:50 - Looking at the home schedule. 8:20 - How the heck a...