by Jason Bryant | Dec 17, 2014 | Blog
Since 1995, I’ve been dealing with wrestling rankings in some way, shape or form. In my early years, it was limited to high school wrestling rankings at the local or state level. When I joined the NWCA staff in 2005, one of my main responsibilities was running... 
by Jason Bryant | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog
With the college wrestling season here, we’re already wound up looking over results, following our teams on Twitter and flocking to various message boards to debate virtually anything about our favorite teams. Having spent almost 20 years competing and covering the... 
by Jason Bryant | Nov 7, 2014 | Blog
On November 7, I put out an email to coaches and sports information directors about my change in focus when it comes to wrestling. For the last two years, I worked at TheOpenMat.com. The opportunity presented itself after my daughter Lucy was born in June of 2012. I... 
by Jason Bryant | Oct 31, 2014 | Blog
Back in 2011, Philadelphia hosted the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center. At the time, the remnants of the old Spectrum were still visible. The Spectrum, home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers for many a moon, was an iconic arena.... 
by Jason Bryant | Oct 13, 2014 | Blog
For the past two weeks, the National Wrestling Coaches Association has been releasing weight-by-weight matchups for its upcoming NWCA All-Star Classic on November 1. In November 2004, the NWCA moved the All-Star Classic to an earlier part of the season, deciding that... 
by Jason Bryant | Oct 8, 2014 | Blog
Upon scanning the iTunes store on my computer on October 7, I noticed four of the Mat Talk Podcast Network feeds appear within the top 50 of the Sports & Recreation > College & High School subheading. This added exposure via the iTunes store is another benefit to... 
by Jason Bryant | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog
It might be somewhat self-serving and preachy to explain how important the role of podcasting could be to the world of wrestling. After all, I am in a business designed to produce shows and produce content to promote wrestling programs, clubs and organizations. But I... 
by Jason Bryant | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog
CLICK ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHORT TIME WRESTLING PODCAST Apple PodcastsSpotifyApple App StoreAndroidiHeartRadioStitcherSpreakerTuneInGoogle Play MusicYouTubeOvercastPocket CastsPodcast RSSTwitterFacebookEmail I want to explain a little... 
by Jason Bryant | Aug 28, 2014 | Blog
For all the fans from Old Dominion Monarch Nation and everyone around the world who roots for Big Blue, the Monarch Matcast is coming for the 2014-15 college season. The ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast will give fans, alumni and friends of Monarch wrestling updates on... 
by Jason Bryant | Aug 27, 2014 | Blog
It’s official. Virginia Tech will be the first college wrestling program to join the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Inside Virginia Tech Wrestling will debut on September 30 and bring fans, alumni and friends of Virginia Tech Wrestling 24 shows annually. Shows will feature...
