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Bloodround #487 with Robbie Wendell

This week, Kevin Claunch is joined by Robbie Wendell who covers the ACC for Intermat and is a part of the Intermat podcast.

Intermat Podcast Repicking our way-too-early NCAA Champs + Jax Forrest's commitment – IWP 2-12-25

The final top five domino is off the board as Jax Forrest made his college commitment to Oklahoma State.

Ron Lang talks about his book Mat Return

Ron Lang, author of “Mat Return,” discusses his book's focus on the transformative power of wrestling across the United States.

PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast Ep. 135 – Senior Night & Stanford Preview

One last time inside Reynolds Coliseum this season for the NC State Wrestling team, as the Wolfpack closes out its dual slate with an ACC battle against Stanford Friday night.

Drew Foster: A resilient champ who's still in search of the big bracket – Go Earn It Ep. 41

Drew Foster, a two-time All-American at Northern Iowa, discussed his journey as a four-sport athlete in high school and the benefits of versatility.

Intermat Podcast Bo Bassett Commits + Hodge Talk + Old School vs New School Wrestling Shoes – IWP 2-5-25

In this week conversation the team discusses Bo Bassett's commitment to Iowa and reflect on the new school of recruiting along with who is in the lead for the Hodge this year.

Bloodround #486 with Justin Oliver of Northwestern

This week, Kevin talks with Justin Oliver – Assistant Wrestling Coach at Northwestern University.

Intermat Podcast Iowa vs Penn State + New Rules Proposal + Injuries crushing top talent – IWP 1-29-25

It's the week of the biggest dual of the year – Penn State vs Iowa. We look into the top matches, where Iowa can win and the trash talking at 184.

#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 134 – UNC Preview

First place in the ACC is on the line this Friday night, as #6 NC State heads to #18 North Carolina in a battle of the conference's lone undefeated squads in conference action.

Intermat Podcast: Controversial Celebration + National Duals + ‘Unstoppable' Review (Spoiler Alert) – IWP 1-22-25

The full crew is back this week and they dig into Jett Strickenberger's controversial celebration, the return of D1 National Duals, and a review of the Anthony Roble movie Unstoppable.

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THE MAT STATS SHOW

Looking at the history of the National Duals – Mat Stats 40

MatStats does a recap and brief history of the NWCA/USMC National Duals.  We do an analysis on past tourneys. 

Be True To Your School: Analyzing the NFHS Participation Stats (Part 2) – Mat Stats 39

Analyzing the growth of high school wrestling participation.

Be True To Your School: Analyzing the NFHS Participation Stats (Part 1) – Mat Stats 38

MatStats does its second annual assessment of HS wrestling numbers.  We analyze the participation numbers and growth of wrestling. 

The impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 3 – Mat Stats 37

Finishing up the three-part series on the three-point takedown's impact on the postseason championships.

The impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 2 – Mat Stats 36

Part 2 of the Mat Stats Show's series on looking at the impact of the 3-point takedown.

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THE GO EARN IT PODCAST

Drew Foster: A resilient champ who's still in search of the big bracket – Go Earn It Ep. 41

Drew Foster, a two-time All-American at Northern Iowa, discussed his journey as a four-sport athlete in high school and the benefits of versatility.

Pat Santoro: Wrestling, Growth, and the Pursuit of Excellence – Go Earn It Ep. 40

Lehigh head coach Pat Santoro checks in with Shane Sparks on the latest Go Earn It Podcast.

Kendric Maple's rise from Wichita to NCAA champion – Go Earn It Ep. 39

Kendric Maple joins Shane Sparks on Episode 39 of the Go Earn It Podcast.

From Underdog to Champion: Mark Branch’s Wrestling Journey – Go Earn It Ep. 38

Mark Branch should be regarded as an all-timer in college wrestling lore. Hear what he's got to say about his career with Shane Sparks.

AJ Schopp: The Grind, the Pins, and the Journey Back to Edinboro – Go Earn It Ep. 37

Check out Shane Sparks’ interview with A.J. School on Episode 37 of the Go Earn It Podcast.

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THE INTERMATWRESTLE PODCAST

Intermat Podcast Repicking our way-too-early NCAA Champs + Jax Forrest's commitment – IWP 2-12-25

The final top five domino is off the board as Jax Forrest made his college commitment to Oklahoma State.

Intermat Podcast Bo Bassett Commits + Hodge Talk + Old School vs New School Wrestling Shoes – IWP 2-5-25

In this week conversation the team discusses Bo Bassett's commitment to Iowa and reflect on the new school of recruiting along with who is in the lead for the Hodge this year.

Intermat Podcast Iowa vs Penn State + New Rules Proposal + Injuries crushing top talent – IWP 1-29-25

It's the week of the biggest dual of the year – Penn State vs Iowa. We look into the top matches, where Iowa can win and the trash talking at 184.

Intermat Podcast: Controversial Celebration + National Duals + ‘Unstoppable' Review (Spoiler Alert) – IWP 1-22-25

The full crew is back this week and they dig into Jett Strickenberger's controversial celebration, the return of D1 National Duals, and a review of the Anthony Roble movie Unstoppable.

Intermat Wrestling Podcast: Best PSU lineup ever? + National Duals buy-in + Women's D1 Championship – IWP 1-16-25

On this week's show Holmes and Robbie pose the question of is this the best Penn State lineup we have ever seen?

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Bloodround #487 with Robbie Wendell

This week, Kevin Claunch is joined by Robbie Wendell who covers the ACC for Intermat and is a part of the Intermat podcast.

Bloodround #486 with Justin Oliver of Northwestern

This week, Kevin talks with Justin Oliver – Assistant Wrestling Coach at Northwestern University.

Bloodround #485 recapping the action with Claunchinator

Kevin flies solo this week, breaking down the week of wrestling.

Bloodround #484 with Jags!!!

Jagger joins the show from some unspoken haunt in New Jersey.

Bloodround #483 with Steve Garland of Virginia

Virginia coach Steve Garland returns to the show!

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2024 Tribute & Induction: Logan Stieber, Distinguished Member

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Logan Stieber.

2024 Tribute & Induction: Coleman Scott, Distinguished Member

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Coleman Scott.

2024 Tribute & Induction: Toccara Montgomery, Distinguished Member

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Toccara Montgomery.

2024 Tribute & Induction: Tadaaki Hatta, Distinguished Member

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Tadaaki Hatta.

2024 Tribute & Induction: Col. Steve Banach, Outstanding American

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Outstanding American recipient Col. Steve Banach. 

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Previewing Vegas with coach Tony Ersland – AAS6E4

Coach Tony Ersland and host Tanner Lipsett talk about the strong start to the 2024-25 Dual Season and preview this week's trip to the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas. 

Always Aggressive: Coach Sueflohn talks about the recruiting class – AAS6E3

Assistant Coach Jake Sueflohn joins host Tanner Lipsett to discuss the latest news in the Purdue Wrestling world including the newest Boilermakers with the Class of 2024 recruiting class officially signed.

Always Aggressive: Looking toward the Tiger Style Invite – AAS6E2

Head Assistant Coach Leroy Vega joins host Tanner Lipsett this week to talk about the season-opening dual win at Garnder-Webb, this week's action at the Tiger Style Invitational in Kansas City

Always Aggressive: Purdue season preview – AAS6E1

Coach Tony Ersland and friends talk about the Boilermakers and the world of college wrestling.

Recapping Rutgers and heading west for Iowa, Nebraska – AAS5E8

Coach 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.

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