Matside | An InterMat Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jason Bryant
Richard Mann of InterMatWrestle.com talks the world of wrestling with members of the media to touch on the hot topics within the sport.
The men of the Intermat Podcast have returned one final time to talk about the Kyle Snyder news, give a preview of the World Team Trials and announce their new show The Quad Pod.
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:25 - New Show Announcement
0:04:25 - Kyle Snyder Situation
0:17:00 - World Team Trials
1:19:33 - Outro
The season has come to an end but things are heating up. The crew discuss the NCAA tournament, the steroid rumors and conversations surrounding Meyer Shapiro's post-match interview and all the craziness happening with the transfer portal.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9yGAeOS6QY
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Steroid rumors
21:15 - Transfer Portal
40:50 - NCAA Recap
1:53:39 - Team Race + PSU breaks points record again
2:06:02 - Intermat Wrestling Podcast crew on the move?
We are one week away from the biggest tournament of the year, but there's still some things to get to. The crew dives into the Tyler Brennan eligibility situation, takes a look at the biggest stories from the conference tournaments and what they like and don't like about the NCAA Championship seeds and brackets.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:45 - Tyler Brennan eligibility situation
0:20:20 - Pac 12 recap
0:29:42 - Big 12 recap
0:40:10 - ACC recap
0:47:16 - EIWA/Ivy recap
0:55:55 - Big Ten recap
1:13:01 - NCAA Bracket reaction
We have reached the post season! During this week's conversation, the crew discusses the different conferences that they cover and give some insight into the allocations, some dark horses, and how the team races could look. They also talk a little bit about the Anthony Knox situation.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Fair or unfair: Anthony Knox situation
15:40 - EIWA & Ivy breakdown
37:32 - ACC Breakdown
56:13 - Big Ten breakdown
1:13:00 - Big 12 & Pac 12 talk
1:34:34 - Wrap up: STOP FALLING FOR FAKE AI ARTICLES!!
Dual meets have come to an end with some fireworks and it's time to prep for the post season. In this week's conversation the guys discuss how the coaches' rankings need to go, the Iowa vs Oklahoma State dual meet and the Spencer Lee vs Masanosuke Ono card.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Coach’s rankings need to go
15:02 - Iowa vs Oklahoma State breakdown
48:50 - Heavyweight is must watch
54:50 - ACC, EIWA, Ivy Recap
1:04:00 - FloWrestling Night In America Card
1:24:02 - $$$ being invested in wrestling
1:32:46 - Wrap-up and shoutouts
The crew discusses AJ Ferrari and Ethen Miller sitting out for big matches and whether or not they were ducking. They also dig into the inconsistency of referees and give a rivalry week preview for Virginia Tech vs NC State and Iowa vs Oklahoma State along with making their picks.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owV80GUm5p4
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Did AJ Ferrari and Ethen Miller duck last week?
25:29 - Inconsistent referee calls strike again
49:14 - NC State vs Virginia Tech Preview
1:05:06 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa Preview
1:26:39 - Wrap-up and Shoutouts
The final top five domino is off the board as Jax Forrest made his college commitment to Oklahoma State. We also discuss Iowa Coach Terry Brands going into the stands and engaging with fans and lastly, we revisit the NCAA Champion picks that we made before the season and see how much we've changed our minds or solidified our picks.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmXCEt2xM7o
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Terry Brands goes into the stands
14:44 - Jax Forrest commits to Oklahoma State
25:18 - Stickin' or Kickin': NCAA Picks Edition
1:05:40 - Which teams take 2-4 at NCAAs?
1:15:22 - Wrap up: what's coming up this week?
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. They also get a little nostalgic as they talk about wrestling shoes. As always they recap what's happening in the different conferences and what they are excited for this weekend.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Bo Bassett commits to Iowa
22:42 - Iowa’s decision to go with Ferrari over Arnold + PSU vs Iowa breakdown
47:42 - Who is in the lead for the Hodge?
1:00:02 - Wrestling shoes: Old school vs new school
1:14:42 - Closing: recap + what’s coming + shoutouts
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. We also dig into the new rules proposal meeting coming up and the rules we would like to see added along with how injuries have sidelined a number of All-Americans this year.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Talk on Rules Proposals
28:11 - Injuries in Wrestling
36:08 – EIWAs, ACC, Big Ten recap
51:05 – Trash talk and Iowa-Penn State breakdown
01:10:14 - Closing Thoughts
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. They also discuss the topic of is wrestling tougher now or back in the day that Bo Nickal and Carter Starocci discussed last week.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Discussion on Women's Wrestling Vote
05:45 – Announcement of National Duals Return
20:30 – Is Wrestling Tougher Today vs Back in the Day?
27:00 – Review of the Unstoppable Movie (Spoiler Alert)
35:20 – Jett Strickenberger’s Controversial Celebration
44:30 – Recap of Penn State vs. Nebraska Dual
55:00 – Upcoming Matches to Watch
On this week's show Holmes and Robbie pose the question of is this the best Penn State lineup we have ever seen? They also dig into bringing back national duals along with rearranging the season, the latest D1 women's championship news and the possibilities that come with it. In the end they discuss how tough Oklahoma State looks and what's coming up this weekend on the college slate.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:12 - Discussion on Viewer Comments
00:04:43 - Analysis of College Wrestling Tournament Dynamics
00:07:59 - Perspectives on College Sports as Entertainment
00:10:35 - Examination of NCAA Marketing Strategies
00:13:20 - National Duals Format Discussion
00:22:04 - Overview of Upcoming Matches in NCAA Wrestling
00:25:41 - Penn State's Dominance in College Wrestling
00:30:10 - Implications of New NCAA Women's Championship
00:34:50 – This Week’s ACC Matches to Watch
00:47:15 – This Week’s Big Ten Matchups to Watch
In the first show of the new year the crew discusses the fall off in competition around college holiday wrestling tournaments like Midlands and Southern Scuffle and they also question the decisions at the top of the rankings at 141 and 197.
The wrap up the conversation with a what they are looking forward to in the first week of conference dual meet wrestling.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:15 - Decline of Holiday Wrestling Tournaments
00:03:30 - Nostalgia for Competitive Holiday Events
00:06:00 - Examining the Shift in Wrestling Strategies
00:10:40 - Load Management and its Impact on wrestling
00:12:30 - The Importance of In-Season Matches
00:15:15 - Discussion on NCAA Rankings Changes
00:18:45 - Matchups to Watch in Upcoming Conferences
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1G-ZXyRDrg
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The Rocco Welsh rumors were swirling and many thought he was leaving Ohio State until he put that to bed. The team dives into the rumors and discusses what they are looking forward to coming up to cap off 2024 and going into 2025. They also talk about who they were surprised by so far this year.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Rocco Welsh Rumors
10:00 - Big first half surprises & Standout performances
38:00 - Looking forward to in second half of the season
1:00:00 - Wrap up & shoutouts
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxo3ffAbPzw
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The crew goes weight-by-weight and discusses this weekend's 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational field and makes their picks and predictions for the upcoming tournament.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_uKtP_DWdc
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So much went on in week 4. This week we discuss Gable Steveson's first match back, ACC vs B1G dual meets, what's happening with PSU's lineup after Black Knight finals, CyHawk and our thoughts on UNC's 2-piece singlet.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjZg-Q1YJFQ
00:00 - Introduction and Highlights
01:20 - Big Ten Showdowns Recap
05:55 - Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Duel Analysis
09:45 - Virginia Tech's Strong Performance
12:00 - Key Matches and Wrestlers to Watch
14:50 - The Impact of NIL on College Wrestling
23:30 - Ivy League Wrestling Updates
28:15 - Cornell Wrestling Insights
30:50 - Wisconsin’s Struggles This Season
34:10 - Gable Steveson’s Return to Wrestling
38:35 - Penn State’s Competitive Edge
43:20 - Iowa's Performance and Lineup Changes
47:55 - Closing Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes
Summary:
1. Introduction and Highlights: The hosts introduce the episode, discussing major events in recent wrestling matches.
2. Big Ten Showdowns Recap: Overview of exciting matchups within the Big Ten, focusing on notable performances.
3. Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Duel Analysis: Insights into the recent duel, examining team performances and standout wrestlers.
4. Virginia Tech's Strong Performance: Discussion on Virginia Tech's dominance and individual match highlights.
5. Key Matches and Wrestlers to Watch: Analysis of notable matches and wrestlers making waves in the wrestling community.
6. The Impact of NIL on College Wrestling: Discussion on how NIL will affect college wrestlers' decisions and opportunities.
7. Ivy League Wrestling Updates: Recap of performances and developments within the Ivy League wrestling teams.
8. Cornell Wrestling Insights: Spotlight on Cornell’s current lineup challenges and the impact of injuries.
9. Wisconsin’s Struggles This Season: Analysis of Wisconsin’s disappointing start and potential reasons for their struggles.
10. Gable Steveson’s Return to Wrestling: Examination of Gable's impressive comeback performance and the overall effect on Minnesota's team.
11. Penn State’s Competitive Edge: Discussion on how Penn State continues to excel, showcasing their impressive depth.
12. Iowa's Performance and Lineup Changes: Insights on Iowa's recent performances and the developments in their lineup.
13. Closing Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes: The hosts share their gratitude and best wishes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
We discuss the NWCA All-Star Classic plus the other big time duals that went down in week 3 before diving into what we are looking forward to watching this week.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:10] - Housekeeping: Hosts discuss recent returns of notable wrestlers like Sammy Sasso and Gable Steveson.
[01:30] - Shayne Van Ness's Performance at the All-Star Classic.
[05:12] - Carter Starocci's Match: Discussion about Carter Starocci's win and style at the All-Star Classic.
[14:00] - Heavyweight Discussion: Conversations around heavyweight performances and upcoming matches.
[22:45] - Recap of All-Star Classic: Key performances and takeaways from the All-Star Classic.
[25:00] - ACC Recap: Overview of significant happenings in the ACC conference.
[27:50] - Big 12 Highlights: Discussion of notable moments and wrestling in the Big 12.
[30:45] - Ivy /EIWA Insights: Thoughts on Ivy League wrestling, particularly focusing on Princeton's performance.
[32:00] - Looking Ahead to week 4
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9lGmlfSV2o
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Week 2 gave us a lot of action and a ton of upset. We take a look at the performances that stuck out to us along with the return of Gable Steveson to college wrestling.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaSP4RZBeFo
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We finally got some competition last week and it was everything we thought it would be. The team discusses the biggest results and what they are looking forward to in week 2.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlIAiAQEpU
The season is here! Campbell and Wyoming will be kicking off the 2024-25 season on Halloween and there are a number of great duals and matchups going down in week 1. We do our previews and picks and give props to Wyoming and Campbell for continuing to innovate and bring a different type of dual meet atmosphere.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTh5f5SF-Os
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On this week's episode the crew discusses Zahid Valencia making the move to Cowboy RTC, coaches recruiting wrestlers after they've made a verbal commitment to another school, Nick Stemmet trash talking AJ Ferrari before they meet to kick off the season and the full All-Star classic lineup.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NsMCYKGO8Y
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We are a few weeks away from the season so we dig into the dual meet schedules from the top conferences, duals we wish we were getting, pre-season NCAA Champ picks and so much more.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ37d2qcNNc
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The first set of NWCA All Star matches have been released. The team digs into what they think of the bouts and who they are putting their money on. Also, top prospect Jax Forrest released his top ten schools so we discuss where we could see him heading after high school.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoLMgaL6Oxs
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Last weekend we saw some of the all-time greats take the mat and reclaims their spot on the Men's Freestyle World Team. On this week's show we discuss the huge performance by Marcus Blaze, Jordan Burroughs' change in style, James Green's dominance and if we think David Taylor competes at the World Championships.Last weekend we saw some of the all-time greats take the mat and reclaims their spot on the Men's Freestyle World Team. On this week's show we discuss the huge performance by Marcus Blaze, Jordan Burroughs' change in style, James Green's dominance and if we think David Taylor competes at the World Championships.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRiGp0Px6sE
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This week we could see the end of a long and storied history as Jordan Burroughs is set to compete in Omaha, NE at the Non-Olympic Weight World Team Trials. We give a weight-by-weight men's freestyle preview and make our picks. We also discuss Carter Starocci vs AJ Ferrari and their trash talk battle, and Mason Parris doing a workout for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYpXWq1LNDE
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During this week's conversation the crew gives their take on Pursuit Wrestling's video telling kids about being held back, whether or not Bo Bassett is doing too much and what the future of NIL in wrestling could look like.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRlDYpXA-UQ
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Lots of movement in the NCAA, but how are all these transfers happening right now? The crew discusses AJ Ferrari and his new home along with all the other movements and the announcements from Jordan Burroughs and Jason Nolf as we get closer to the Non-Olympic Weight World Team Trials.
The guys are back to break down an up-and-down showing at the 2024 Olympic Games by the United States
It's Olympic Time! With the Games right around the corner, the guys preview the action going down in Paris and give their opinions on the contenders and the medal chances of the American contingent.
The guys are back to discuss the decision from the Russian federation to not send any wrestlers to the 2024 Olympic Games. The American team also added another Olympian in Kamal Bey as more quotas have been reallocated.
Join hosts Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Robbie Wendell and Austin Sommer for a look at the day's topical wrestling stories on The InterMatWrestle Podcast.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht8oRjJNLRo
The guys cover a lot of ground this week with Princeton coaching hires, transfers (Amine/Parco), Kueter full-time wrestling, Gable to the NFL, college revenue sharing and more:
Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3WPd1JwBGA&t=2s
Last Friday's dual meet between Penn State and Arizona State featured a match between the last two champions at 174 pounds. In the fourth collegiate meeting, Mark Hall evened the series against Zahid Valencia with a dominant 4-0 decision. To discuss the match and the season outlook for Penn State, Richard Mann chats with Clay Sauertieg of Black Shoe Diaries who was in Rec Hall for the match. In addition to the Hall vs. Valencia match, Richard and Clay discuss the start of Roman Bravo-Young's collegiate career, Brady Berge's postseason prospects and the Anthony Cassar new home at heavyweight. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @InterMat | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Google Play Music | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWS 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 MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
While college wrestling and professional wrestling are two very different endeavors. There is still a great deal of crossover in turns of talent. Many former college wrestlers have gone on to become big stars in the predetermined version of combat. Recently former Appalachian State heavyweight Denzel Dejournette signed on to train at the WWE's performance center, and the company has been actively recruiting former Duke wrestler Jacob Kasper for some time. To discuss the transition of college wrestlers into WWE and the current training environment, Matside welcomes Wrestling Observer Live co-host Mike Sempervive. Richard and Mike discuss the WWE's scouting process, the pros and cons of their training style and what it takes for a college wrestler to be a successful professional wrestler. You can follow Mike on Twitter at @Sempervive and listen to his show on F4WOnline.com. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @InterMat | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Google Play Music | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS JOIN THE TEAM 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 MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
It is never too early to look at the upcoming NCAA wrestling season on Matside. On Monday, the Iowa Hawkeyes picked up yet another top-100 commit as Abe Assad announced his intentions. To discuss the Hawkeye's recent momentum, Richard Mann chats with the proprietor the Iowa Wrestling Fan Blog, Todd Conner. Richard and Todd discuss Iowa's recent success on the recruiting trail, the status of Sam Stoll, the impact of transfer Austin DeSanto, Michael Kemmerer potentially moving up to 174 pounds and what the Hawkeyes need to do to contend for a national title. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @InterMat | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Google Play Music | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS
On this episode of Matside, Richard Mann chats with United World Wrestling Web Content and Social Media Coordinator Eric Olanowski. The two discuss the performance of Team USA at the Yasar Dogu International including Jordan Burroughs vs. Frank Chamizo II, David Taylor's festival of pins, Kyle Dake's dominant run, Kyle Snyder taking a loss, Thomas Gilman getting back into top form and more. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @InterMat | Apple Podcasts | Google Play Music | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS JOIN THE TEAM 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 MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
Matside is back. For the second episode Richard Mann welcomes InterMat High School Analyst Josh Lowe to the show to look back at the Fargo freestyle tournament. Discussion topics include Anthony Cassioppi’s run at heavyweight and chances as a true freshman at Iowa, Mason Parris’ status as a prospect, the state of the Northwestern rebuild with incoming freshmen Jack Jessen and Lucas Davison, Carson Kharchla’s surprising run and where he might end up for college, Travis Wittlake’s path back from injury, Cullan Schriever as the future for Iowa, the current recruiting environment in Iowa, Jaden Abas storms through the backside, turning recruiting into success at Stanford, and the performance of Ohio State’s incoming class. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @InterMat | Apple Podcasts | Google Play Music | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS JOIN THE TEAM 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 MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
InterMat's Richard Mann sat down with Tim Hands of FivePointMove.com to discuss the 2018 Greco-Roman World Team Trials. The two rundown the Greco Trials not being part of Final X, Matt Lindland's status as national team coach and the effort to transition folkstyle wrestler into Greco. After that, they do a weight-by-weight recap of the Trials finals.