The Dean's List Talk Show

Talking Shop with Oklahoma State Wrestling Coach Chris Perry

July 30, 2020 17:48 - 45 minutes - 74 MB

Chris Perry is a 2x National Champion wrestler from OK State and currently an Assistant Coach at the University.

All-American Wrestler at Oklahoma State Transitioning into MMA

July 23, 2020 17:36 - 52 minutes - 83.1 MB

Kyle Crutchmer is a former All-American and current fighter making a name for himself in MMA.

Endocrinologist Talks Nutrition, Exercise and Youth Sports

July 23, 2020 17:27 - 45 minutes - 68.7 MB

Along with being a former wrestler, Karl Nadolsky is a board-certified Endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, metabolism and obesity.

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

June 19, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 61.4 MB

In this episode, Dan & Gabe talk about a book they both read, "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor." It's all about Marcus Aurelius, his meditations, and his approach to life.

Is Conjugate Training the best way to train athletes?

June 11, 2020 17:27 - 43 minutes - 66.7 MB

In this episode, Nate Harvey, former D1 strength coach and executive equipment specialist with Elite FTS talks utilizing the conjugate training methodology to develop athletes.

Jim Harshaw: Letting Your Kids Fail

June 03, 2020 14:41 - 54 minutes - 87.9 MB

In this episode, Gabe discusses Jim's philosophy on utilizing failure as a catalyst for positive change. Jim is a professional speaker, performance coach, and successful entrepreneur. He was a former All-American at University of Virginia, Head Coach at Slippery Rock University, and now owns his own business.

How to budget for your family, your team, and yourself

May 25, 2020 12:24 - 49 minutes - 72.6 MB

Jesse Mecham is the founder of a company called "You Need a Budget". He has a podcast, an app, and a website completely dedicated toward helping you build you budget and make your money work for you.

How much wrestling should you do in the off-season?

May 21, 2020 12:33 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MB

In Coaches Corner: Episode 2 Gabe & Dan discuss off season wrestling practice.

The Anthony Robles Story

May 18, 2020 13:07 - 49 minutes - 79.6 MB

Anthony Robles is a NCAA National Championship wrestler, author and motivational speaker. What makes Anthony stand out more than most athletes is that he accomplished one of the sport's highest successes wrestling on one leg.

How Club & High School Coaches can Work Together

May 14, 2020 11:51 - 39 minutes - 74.9 MB

In this first "Coaches Corner" with Gabe & Dan, they field questions on how to manage relationships between club & high school coaches.

Strength Training for Teenagers

May 13, 2020 14:48 - 1 hour - 141 MB

In this special episode, Tyler Austin, host of The Classical Strength Podcast interviews Dan on strength training for teens.

Could a professional wrestling league survive?

May 12, 2020 14:09 - 1 hour - 145 MB

Dan Lobdell AKA the Wrestling Nomad dives into how a professional wrestling league would have to be developed, why it's a long shot, and the challenges with keeping top wrestlers competing.

Stop Youth Weight Cutting

May 07, 2020 13:19 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Andres Ayesta is the real deal in sports nutrition. He is a Registered Dietitian, has graduate and undergraduate degrees in nutrition and exercise science, and he has worked with every demographic you could think of. Youth through elite athletes, the everyday person who wants to be healthy and fit, and everyone in between. His insights are invaluable and for any athlete who wants to reach their potential in sport and as a person this is a MUST listen.

Online Strength Training company is raising the bar for the entire industry

May 06, 2020 15:04 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Matt Reynolds is the CEO & Founder of Barbell Logic, an online strength training company that delivers high quality individualized remote coaching. Previous to his endeavors into entrepreneurship, Reynolds was a pro-strongman, a history teacher, and a high school football & strength coach. He stumbled into owning a business with his first success, STRONG GYM, before creating one of the largest remote strength & conditioning companies in the world.

Wrestling legend Lee Kemp talks shop with Gabe Dean

May 04, 2020 18:48 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

In this podcast, 2x NCAA champ & Host of our show, Gabe Dean, talks wrestling and life with the iconic wrestler from the 70s and 80s, Lee Kemp. Lee Kemp is said to be one of the most under appreciated American athletes of all time. Lee has a storied career with a historic defeat of legend, Dan Gable, three NCAA championships, world championships, and an induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 1990, just to name a few of his accolades. This interview is raw, it's real...

Why don't we train our minds more?

May 03, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Gene Zannetti of Wrestling Mindset is a coach who works with athletes off the mat. He has built a successful company by teaching young athletes about their minds and how they can change their thought patterns to become more successful wrestlers and people. In this episode he dives into the side of sport that most people don't address as much as they should, the psychology.

Master Strength & Conditioning Coach talks training young athletes

May 01, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In 2016, Keith Caton was jacketed as a Master Strength & Conditioning Coach. It is the highest honor in his profession and it came from decades of experience, practice, and devotion to his craft and his athletes. Coach Caton defines the word "Coach" in everything he does. You will learn an immense amount of useful information through this episode of The Dean's List.

Why your athletes need to come first

April 29, 2020 16:21 - 57 minutes - 86.9 MB

Tim Roberts is a special person who is an amazing high school coach at Dundee High School. His heart is in the right place, his ethics are sound, and his success speaks for itself. Coach Roberts understands that winning is a byproduct of continuously striving to get better, working hard, and building a culture of constant progression.

Living limitlessly: First quadriplegic commercial airline pilot in the world

April 27, 2020 12:14 - 50 minutes - 82 MB

Born with no arms and legs, Zack Anglin has not allowed that to stop him from living an audacious life. As a wrestler, he placed 4th in his state, as a man, he is the FIRST EVER quadriplegic commercial airline pilot. Zack's energy and attitude toward life will make your day tremendously better and, perhaps, it may even change your perspective on life.

Living limitlessly: First quad amputee commercial pilot in the world

April 27, 2020 12:14 - 50 minutes - 82 MB

Born with no arms and legs, Zack Anglin has not allowed that to stop him from living an audacious life. As a wrestler, he placed 4th in his state, as a man, he is the FIRST EVER quad amputee commercial pilot. Zack's energy and attitude toward life will make your day tremendously better and, perhaps, it may even change your perspective on life.

Seemingly reckless wrestlers drop some philosophical knowledge bombs

April 26, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Dylan Palacio and Johnni DiJulius are two of the most charismatic personalities you will encounter in the social media world. Their viewpoints are unique, authentic, honest, and straight up hilarious. Their stories will make you laugh, their perspectives will make you think, and their energy will inspire you. At first, you may think these are just two goofballs living life in a random manner. However, their philosophies are intellectually and philosophically stimulating.

Are wrestlers set up to be excellent entrepreneurs?

April 25, 2020 14:07 - 55 minutes - 87.8 MB

Mike Amine is an extremely successful entrepreneur and CEO of Wealth Strategies Financial Group. As a former University of Michigan wrestler and current father of wrestlers, he weighs in on parallels between coaching, wrestling, and business.

The Crypto King Mike Novogratz

April 24, 2020 13:39 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Mike Novogratz is one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. He's an early adopter of cryptocurrency, a former hedge-fund manager, and an avid philanthropist.

Joe De Sena: Educating Our Youth Via Voluntary Hardship

April 22, 2020 17:03 - 50 minutes - 78.8 MB

Joe De Sena is a tremendously successful entrepreneur, extreme sports competitor, author, mentor, and father. He is the CEO of Spartan races with over one million annual competitors, a New York Times best selling author, and he continues to change the lives and improve the health of millions of people. During this interview, the energy and passion behind Joe's words are contagious. We get a rare insight into his childhood, where his energy was manifested, and why he embodies the philos...

Gregor Gillespie: UFC Fighter channels addiction in a positive direction

April 21, 2020 14:36 - 47 minutes - 74.3 MB

Gregor Gillespie is one of the UFC's top ranked Lightweight UFC fighters, a former NCAA national champ, and a former All-American. His accolades and success in fighting wasn't always a reflection of what was going on in his personal life. Gregor's honesty and authenticity in how he views his past demons, how he worked through drug addiction, and the way he approaches his life now is nothing short of inspiring.

The Richard Perry Interview: Overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury

April 20, 2020 16:29 - 35 minutes - 56 MB

After making the US National team, Richard Perry suffered a freak and traumatic brain injury while sparring during a cross-training exercise. He lost his ability to speak and move part of his body. His whole wrestling career and more importantly, his life, was under threat. However, he persevered with an absolutely inspirational attitude and approach. Now, he's wrestling again looking to take his success to the next level.

How Lowell wrestling coach is building a winning culture from the ground up

April 19, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Coach RJ Boudro is the Head Coach of the Lowell High School wrestling. He has won 7 State Championships in a row, was a high level Division 1 wrestler at Michigan AND Michigan State University, and has built a program culture unlike most other places in the country.

Mark Muñoz: UFC Legend Talks Bullying & Sport's impact on Life

April 17, 2020 14:53 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Mark Muñoz is a former UFC superstar, however, his focus is no longer on competing for himself. He coaches, mentors, and utilizes combat sports to build strong, kind, confident young people. In this interview, Mark dives deep into his passion behind wrestling, MMA, and how those sports have shaped him as a man and leader.

Juan Archuleta: From Inmate to Professional Athlete

April 16, 2020 15:22 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Juan "Spaniard" Archuleta is a world champion MMA fighter in the Bellator. In this interview, Juan dives into the darkness of his past and how he is making the most of his life after getting in trouble with the law. His story is inspiring, it's honest, and it's real.

Dan Henderson: Exemplifying Mental Toughness

April 15, 2020 15:08 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Dan Henderson is an icon in the UFC world. His resume is filled with championships and tremendous victories. However, what's similarly interesting is his kindness, his openness, and his complete embodiment of the phrase, "mental toughness". This guy knows no different than viewing every situation, positive or negative, as an opportunity to choose the best attitude possible.

Ashlee Evans-Smith: The "Rebel Girl" Mentality

April 14, 2020 12:28 - 55 minutes - 88.1 MB

Ashlee Evans-Smith, AKA "REBEL GIRL", is a MMA fighter in the UFC. In this episode, it's not just about fighting and her career. It's the underlying mentality, the struggles, the seizing of opportunities and the positive attitude that shines through during this interview.

Weight Cutting & Performance with UFC Director of Sports Nutrition

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Clint Wattenberg is the Director of Sports Nutrition for the UFC Performance Institute, an author, and an expert in the field of performance nutrition. In this episode, Clint provides practical, philosophical, and scientific information for the combat athlete.

Matt McDonough: Beyond the Matt

April 11, 2020 14:35 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Matt McDonough was a 2x NCAA National Champion for the University of Iowa and was a part of Iowa's National Championship team in 2010. His illustrious wrestling career was followed up by a career in coaching in the Wisconsin Badger program. In this podcast, Matt talks wrestling, life, family, and philosophy.

Urijah Faber: The Path Less Traveled

April 10, 2020 12:54 - 58 minutes - 96.2 MB

Urijah Faber is a pioneer in the combat sports world, an extremely successful businessman, and embodies the inspiration he wants to provide others. In this podcast, Urijah stories his path to success in fighting, business, and life.

Joe Rending: Building a Grassroots Wrestling Program

April 08, 2020 16:54 - 38 minutes - 61 MB

Joe Rendina is a former Cornell wrestler turned high school wrestling coach. He coaches at Woodhaven High School. Joe brings his business and lifetime full of athletic experience to his high school athletes.

Joe Rendina: Building a Grassroots Wrestling Program

April 08, 2020 16:54 - 38 minutes - 61 MB

Joe Rendina is a former Cornell wrestler turned high school wrestling coach. He coaches at Woodhaven High School. Joe brings his business and lifetime full of athletic experience to his high school athletes.

Zach Even-Esh: Building Your Legacy

April 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Zach Even-esh is a world-class Strength & Conditioning Coach, emphasis on the "coach". He has been around the block as a professional in this field having coached the most elite level wrestlers in programs like Lehigh University to the up and coming athletes in his gyms located in New Jersey. Zach understands the tangible and intangible values of training. He views it as a vehicle for not just building better athletes, but better people.

Buck Briggs: Nose-to-Nose with Death

April 06, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 52.3 MB

Buck Briggs is the Vice President for Arbitration and Litigation for the NFL, a Professor at both Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania. Aside from his intellect, Buck's resilience as a human being shines through as he narrates his experiences with an extremely rare heart condition that almost took his life. Buck's interview is special, he is special, give it a listen.

Yianni & Mike: The Relationship Between Athlete & Coach

April 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Yianni Diakomilahlis is one of best wrestlers in the world. His coach, Mike Grey, has been a tremendous contributing force to Cornell Wrestling success as a wrestler and now, Coach, for about 15 years in total. In this episode, Yianni and Coach Mike story their relationship; the triumphs, the struggles, and how they work together.

Kevin Beazley: One Week Before Old Dominion Dropped Wrestling

April 04, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 65.1 MB

Assistant Wrestling Coach at Old Dominion University, Coach Kevin Beazley did this interview with Gabe just 10 days before the program was dropped. In this episode, Kevin discusses his relationship with wrestling, his transition from a wrestler to Coach, and how wrestling has taught him to face adversity in life.

Brandon Slay

April 03, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 96.5 MB

Brandon Slay was a gold medal winning wrestler at the 2000 Olympics. In this episode, Brandon stories his historic victories in his gold medal run along with his transition from athlete to coach and leader. He runs the Pennsylvania RTC program and has played a significant role in the international success of American wrestling over the last few years with the RTC programs across the country.

Nahshon Garrett

April 01, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 77.9 MB

Nahshon Garrett is a NCAA National Champion wrestler, a record holder in Cornell wrestling's history book, and an individual who comes from an atypical life. He didn't have it easy as a kid. Listen in as Nahshon describes his childhood without a father, the paths he could have went down, and his positive outlook on his life as he built himself to who he is now.

An Interview with Dr. David Hirsch

March 29, 2020 16:58 - 45 minutes - 71 MB

Dr. David Hirsch is the Chief of Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/General Surgery for the Department of Otolaryngology for Head and Neck Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He was a national champion with Cornell wrestling and in this interview he talks wrestling, the coronavirus, and his mentality throughout his wildly successful medical and philanthropic career.

What's Next for the Cornell Wrestling Seniors

March 29, 2020 16:57 - 57 minutes - 90.8 MB

The NCAA Wrestling Championships were cancelled this year due to the pandemic. Listen in as three Cornell seniors who qualified for the National tournament describe their frustrations, their outlook, and their futures now that wrestling has officially ended.

Youth Barbell Club

March 18, 2020 17:26 - 38 minutes - 61.3 MB

In this one, Dan and Gabe discuss the online coaching and habit building service, Youth Barbell Club.

A Strength & Conditioning Program for Young Athletes

March 18, 2020 17:26 - 38 minutes - 60.9 MB

Many young athletes don't have access to an organized strength & conditioning program at their high schools or even in their town. In this episode, Dan and Gabe discuss the innovative online strength & conditioning program for teenagers. youthbarbellclub.com

Fears Parents Experience

March 18, 2020 17:24 - 31 minutes - 51.1 MB

The one where Gabe and Dan discuss fears that parents express to them in raising their kids.

Becoming a 2x National Champion

March 16, 2020 19:48 - 34 minutes - 54.9 MB

In this episode, Gabe Dean describes his personal journey to becoming a 2x NCAA National Champion wrestler. His story sheds light on the values that Gabe has learned to prioritize as he journeyed, internally, through struggles and challenges that he overcame during and after his wrestling career.

Gabe Dean's Wrestling Career

March 16, 2020 19:48 - 35 minutes - 56.5 MB

The one where Gabe and Dan discuss Gabe's athletic career.

Gabe's Parents

March 09, 2020 17:38 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

In this one, Gabe and Dan interview Gabe's parents about raising young athletes.

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