PA Power Podcast: College Edition: Recent Episodes
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Rob Waltko, Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner talk all things related to Pennsylvania college wrestling and college wrestlers from Pennsylvania on The PA Power College Podcast.
Rob Walkto and ODU alums Tristan Warner and Jason Bryant talk about ODU dropping wrestling.
Rob and Tristan break out their awards on the latest edition of the PA Power Podcast College Edition.
Franklin & Marshall assistant Steve Borja and Pitt-Johnstown head coach Pat Pecora go on PA Power's College Podcast.
PAPC63: Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner preview the biggest dual of the year as Penn State travels to take on #1 Iowa. They breakdown the match-ups and recap Sammy Sasso's monster weekend. They host Princeton's Travis Stefanik of Nazareth to talk about his career. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on […]
PAPC62: Rob Waltko and Tristan Warner ring in 2020 with special guest Teague Moore – head coach of American. They talk with the Pennsylvania native on what makes American University unique and their wrestling program special. The pair also discuss upcoming action and recap Holiday events. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast […]
PAPC61: Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU is joined by Dysen Gould @dysgould_2005 this week and the two preview two of the best college tournaments of the season with The Midlands and Souther Scuffle! Take a listen today! Photo by Ben Strandberg. Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on Apple Podcasts and give us a review! Tune in on Spotify and […]
PAPC60: Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner recap college action from this past weekend and close out 2019 by taking a look at Pennsylvania's All-Decade Team. They are joined by 2-time All-American for Lehigh Nate Brown who takes a walks down memory lane and talks pinch headlocks. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power […]
PAPC59: Rob Waltko makes his return after two weeks away to the College Podcast as he and Tristan Warner recap the CKLV Invitational, discuss Aaron Brooks impact and Penn State's future line-up, as well as a look ahead at upcoming action. They are joined by 2-time NCAA All-American and 3-time Pennsylvania State Champion Luke Pletcher […]
PAPC59: The College Podcast switches it up this week as Tristan Warner welcomes on co-host Joe Youngblood who fills in for his old partner Rob Waltko. The two break down Arizona State's historic win over Penn State, Trent Hidlay's monster weekend, the CyHawk Dual, plus a recap of The Keystone Classic with University of Pennsylvania […]
PAPC58: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner take a look back at the Black Knight Invite, the Oklahoma State vs. Lehigh dual and much more. The pair previews the upcoming action this weekend including Iowa vs. Iowa State, Penn State vs. Arizona State, and the Keystone Classic. They are joined by […]
PAPC57: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner breaks down Pennsylvania's results from this past weekend including Luke Pletcher, Justin McCoy, and Jimmy Hoffman. They are joined by two-time All-American and PIAA State Champion Michael Kemerer (Franklin Regional) who talks about his medical year and getting back on the mat for Iowa […]
PAPC56: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner recap all of the action from opening weekend including the Clarion Open, Michigan State Open, and more! They are joined by Clarion senior Brock Zacherl who talks about his 6th year and getting over the hump to an All-American finish. Take a listen today! […]
PAPC54: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner return to the airwaves as they preview Pennsylvania programs Lock Haven, Clarion, Edinboro, and Bloomsburg. They are joined by Lock Haven All-American Kyle Shoop to talk about his final season. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on Apple Podcasts and give us […]
PAPC53: We're BACK!! The 2019-2020 College Wrestling Season kick-ups off with a return of some former hosts as Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner welcome fans back with a Penn State and Pitt preview plus special guest Cole Matthews of the Panthers. The pair also dive into previewing some of the Pennsylvania talent who will […]
PAPC52: Has it sunk in that the 2019 NCAA Wrestling season is over? Yeah, same here. The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee give out grades to Pennsylvania wrestlers and recap all of the action from the Steel City. The pair also talks “headgear-gate,” Penn State's 2020 line-up, and what could be in […]
PAPC51: The Open Room is in the biggest week of the season leading into the 2019 Pittsburgh Nationals. PA Power Wrestling's Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee break down the NCAA Brackets, preview Pennsylvania's seeds, and make predictions on what to watch for in the Steel City. Photos by Sam Janicki. You can now listen to […]
PAPC50: The Open Room returns with a special episode in which they host Bucknell rookie Zach Hartman (Belle Vernon) and Lock Haven head coach Scott Moore (Franklin). PA Power Wrestling's Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee talk with Hartman about his stellar first season and discuss what it's like to be part of a program on The […]
PAPC49: Are you hungry? Because The Open Room has a double serving of Hidlay brothers on The Open Room. PA Power Wrestling's Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee talk with Hayden and Trent Hidlay about their childhood, hoagies, and life at N.C. State. They also preview one of the biggest rivalries in College Wrestling this weekend; Iowa […]
PAPC47: Back at it Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee return to The Open Room and talk about all things College Wrestling. They discuss how good the 2019 Penn State Wrestling really is and breakdown their win in Columbus. In addition they are joined by All-American and one of Pennsylvania's best ever Chance Marsteller of Lock Haven who […]
PAPC46: The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, returns to talk about Penn State's impressive win over Michigan and the upcoming slugfest with Ohio State. The two also discuss Austin DeSanto's suspension and chat with Pittsburgh redshirt freshman Nino Bonaccorsi on his season and goals. Take a listen today! You can now listen to […]
PAPC45: It is late January so that means we are inching closer to the NCAA Post-Season. The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, talk about Michigan vs. Penn State, Mikey Carr, and Tyler Berger calling out the 157 pounds field. They are joined by Iowa Hawkeye and Pennsylvania native Kaleb Young. He and a […]
PAPC44: The College Wrestling season is moving full-steam ahead. 133 pounds is a mess but one that includes a ton of Pennsylvania talent. The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, break down upcoming action, recaps last weeks notable results, and chats with Pennsylvania's most energetic ambassador – Mason Beckman, assistant coach at George Mason […]
PAPC43: We are in the thick of the College Wrestling season and The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, returns to recap some high caliber action across the Nation including Iowa, Penn State, Pitt and even some Daton Fix vs. Nick Suriano talk. The pair talks about Austin DeSanto's post-match behavior, Jason Nolf's dominance, […]
PAPC42: Back for 2019 The Open Room returns with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, as they recap the Southern Scuffle and Midlands. They look give a mid-season outlook and look ahead at some future must-see-matches happening. Nazareth's 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Sammy Sasso of The Ohio State University stops in to talk about his third place […]
PAPC41: The Open Room returns during the Holiday Season to deliver some much needed College Wrestling talk. Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU is joined by PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson, who fills in for Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, as they recap the Wilkes Open and preview some of the best Tournaments of the year with The Midlands and Southern Scuffle. Joe […]
PAPC40: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and reveal who won the pick em' contest. They welcome on Pitt Panther and CKLV Finalist Micky Phillippi to talk about his progression and growing up competing against Luke Pletcher. The pair looks ahead to Arizona State vs. Penn State […]
PAPC39: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discusses a loaded Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational field hitting the mats this weekend. The pair preview all the top Pennsylvania wrestlers competing in Sin City. They sit down for an interview with 2018 NCAA All-American Zack Zavatsky (Greater Latrobe) who will be looking for success at […]
PAPC38: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discuss Pitt's big win over UNI, Penn State's line-up following the Keystone Classic and Lehigh's nagging injuries. They also dive into recaps from Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona State and Virginia Tech. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify! Direct link for the visually […]
PAPC37: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap action from several notable Pennsylvania wrestlers and school in Episode 37. They discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes and how they are now “Pennsylvania Midwest” loaded with talent. Looking ahead at some solid action this weekend from the Keystone Classic to Michigan vs. Lehigh. You can now listen […]
PAPC37: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee are back and they take a look at some of the Pennsylvania wrestlers at schools outside the Keystone State who are coming off a redshirt year. Joining them as a guest is 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Jake Woodley (North Allegheny) who talks about what he misses […]
PAPC36: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee close out their team previews of Pennsylvania programs with a look at Clarion, Bloomsburg, and Franklin & Marshall. They make bold predictions for all three teams and are joined by Clarion head coach Keith Ferraro for a special interview. You can now listen to all of PA […]
PAPC35: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee take a look at 2018-2019 season outlooks for UPenn and Bucknell. Rob, a Bucknell alum, tries to make an unbiased prediction for the Bison. The pair evaluate both line-ups and make predictions on number of NCAA Qualifiers for each. You can now listen to all of […]
PAPC34: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee continues their preview of the Pennsylvania College programs heading into the 2018-2019 season. This week they preview the Drexel Dragons and the Edinboro Scotsman. They welcome on as a guest Drexel head coach Matt Azevedo who talks about building a program in Philadelphia. Each make predictions on how […]
PAPC33: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee returns for another shot at podcasting. This time they preview Lock Haven and Pittsburgh for the upcoming season. Joining them as a guest is Pitt Head Coach Keith Gavin who talks about his Panther line-up. Each make their predictions on All-American finishes for each squad so […]
PAPC32: The PA Power College Podcast returns with new hosts Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee as they debut with “The Open Room with Rob and Joe.” The two take a look ahead at the 2018-2019 NCAA Season by previewing two of Pennsylvania's top Division I programs; Penn State and Lehigh. Line-ups, recruits, and predictions are discussed […]
PAPC31: We are in Cleveland for the 2018 NCAA National Championship and PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Mason Beckman @Beck_Diggity recap all the action from Pennsylvania's top wrestlers and preview the Championship Semifinals. We are broadcasting from the Winking Lizard so buckle up and tune in! Direct link for the visually impaired
PAPC30: The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure in episode 30. The best time of year has finally arrived! The NCAA Tournament starts in just a few days and the boys are here for one final podcast to preview each weight, give some thoughts on darkhorses and storylines, and […]
PAPC29: Milton native and EIWA Champion Ryan Preisch of Lehigh stops by to discuss the importance of Lehigh's first conference title since 2006, what he's focused on heading into NCAAs, and what the Lehigh team needs to do to come home from Cleveland with a team trophy. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than […]
PAPC28: Three-time state and world champion, and current 125lb hammer for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Spencer Lee stops by to discuss how rehabbing his knee affected his transition into college wrestling, why wrestling Nathan Tomasello wasn't something he thought would actually happen, and what he's focused on in the coming weeks of the postseason. The dynamic […]
PAPC27: Four-time All-American, NCAA champ, 2016 Olympian, and current Virginia Tech assistant coach Frank Molinaro joins the program to discuss the transition from Sunderland to Sanderson at Penn State, why he moved to Blacksburg last summer, and his thoughts on the PA guys in VT's lineup and where they stand heading into the postseason. The […]
PAPC26: Pennsylvania native and Illinois redshirt-freshman Mikey Carr joins the program to discuss what it's been like to learn from Isaiah Martinez, why his older brothers are largely responsible for his career, and his mindset headed into the postseason. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss […]
PAPC25: First-year Pitt Head Coach – and Panther alum – Keith Gavin joins the program to discuss life as a head coach, his coaching mentors, turning the Pitt program around, and his relationship with the late Rande Stottlemyer. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]
PAPC24: Naval Academy Assistant Coach Nate Engel joins the program to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that service academies present, what has gone into Navy's huge uptick in recruiting, and how his Greco-Roman background influences his coaching. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]
PAPC23: Army West Point Head Coach Kevin Ward joins the program to talk about growing the Black Knights’ program, why choosing to be positive goes a long way, and what he learned from his coaches and teammates at Oklahoma State. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour’s worth of a wrestling adventure. They […]
PAPC22: Bucknell Senior Captain Tyler Smith joins the program to discuss his final semester of competition, how the Bucknell program continues to grow, and the entertaining and productive way that he and his teammates spend their summers. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour’s worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety […]
PAPC21: Drexel Head Coach Matt Azevedo joins the program to discuss all things Austin DeSanto, how he has turned the Dragons into a top 25 team, and how he came to develop his own personal style of coaching and running a program. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a […]
PAPC20: The New Year is here and with it comes a slew of results from Midlands and the Southern Scuffle that start to paint a clear picture about who is and who is not a national title contender. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]
PAPC19: PA native, former state champ, and current NC State stud Hayden Hidlay joins the program to discuss his first semester as a starter, his NC State and PA families colliding, and what #PackMentaility means to him. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety […]
PAPC18: Lehigh legend, Division 1 All-American, and Princeton Head Coach Chris Ayers joins the program to discuss the challenges of Ivy League coaching, how he took Princeton from the worst team in America (literally) to the top 20, and some memories from his time at Lehigh. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an […]
PAPC17: Pennsylvania native, two-time NCAA D1 All-American, and current Lock Haven Head Coach, Scott Moore joins the program to discuss #TheRise of LHU's program, big wins at PSAC's and against Rutgers, and the transfers of Chance Marstellar and Thomas Haines. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]
PAPC16: Pennsylvania native, two-time state runner-up, and current Pitt captain Nick Zanetta joins the program to discuss what life is like with Pitt's new coaching staff, what he needs to do to make it happen in March, and the best dressed coach in college wrestling. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's […]
PAPC15: Pennsylvania native, four-time All-American, and current Northwestern University Assistant Coach Mike McMullan joins the program to discuss how he views his career in hindsight, what it took for him to change the landscape of heavyweight wrestling, the unique challenges of coaching college wrestling*, and much more. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than […]
PAPC14: Pennsylvania native and Lehigh All American Scotty Parker joins the podcast to talk Lehigh's big win over Michigan, how becoming an All American changed his outlook on wrestling, and much more. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 14 including […]
PAPC13: Pennsylvania native and Arizona State NCAA Qualifier Josh Shields joins the podcast to discuss his outstanding start to the season, lessons learned from his first NCAA tournament. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 13 including last weekend's results, Spencer Lee potentially […]
PAPC12: Pennsylvania native and Clarion NCAA Qualifier Brock Zacherl joins the podcast to talk about culture changes, why attitude matters as much as wrestling, and wrestling with a purpose. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 12 including opening weekend results, Nick Lee's […]
PAPC11: Pennsylvania native and Ohio State NCAA Qualifier Luke Pletcher joins the podcast to discuss moving down to 133, what it's like to be in a room with multiple world champs, and how Te'Shan Campbell is fitting into the Buckeye program. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They […]
PAPC10: Pennsylvania native and Penn State starter Matt McCutcheon joins the podcast to discuss how the Nittany Lions have so much fun, what he expects to accomplish with his senior season, and how he helped created a viral video this summer. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss […]
PAPC9: Pennsylvania native and All-American for NC State, Pete Renda joins the program to talk about his run at the 2016 NCAA tournament, redshirting last season, and the excitement surrounding the Wolfpack's upcoming season. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 8 including […]
PAPC8: Pennsylvania native and All-American for the University of Iowa Michael Kemerer joins the program to talk about his highly successful freshman campaign and how the Hawkeyes are building for the 2017-18 season. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 8 […]
PAPC7: Wrestling legend and current Head Coach for the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, Brandon Slay, joins the PA Power College Podcast to discuss USA Wrestling's summer of success and his new position with the Penn RTC. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of […]
PAPC6: Pennsylvania wrestling legend and current Campbell University Head Wrestling Coach Cary Kolat joins the PA Power College Podcast to recap the world championships and preview Campbell for the 2017-2018 season. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take a stab at the best tattoos in college wrestling. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 6 including USA's […]
PAPC5: Current Edinboro assistant coach and 3-time All-American for the Fighting Scots Mitchell Port joins the PA Power College Podcast to help preview their squad in 2018. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity discuss the best swag in college wrestling, update on the Suriano Saga, and listen to Tristan's cat swat the microphone. The pair also previews the 149 […]
PAPC4: 4-time undefeated Pennsylvania State Champion Chance Marsteller has been busy competing and getting back to the grind. He joins the dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity on the PA Power College Podcast to discuss his attitude and the gratitude he has for life. The pair also preview the Lock Haven squad for the 2017-2018 season and take a […]
PAPC3: 2017 NCAA National Champion Darian Cruz joins the PA Power College Podcast to talk about re-focusing for 2018 and what he has been up to this summer. Hosts Tristan Warner and Mason Beckman discuss a variety of topics in episode 3 including Aaron Pico, NCAA rule changes, and where Reynolds wrestling holds their practices. The […]
PAPC Episode 02 – PA Power Wrestling's College Edition Podcast returns as hosts Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner discuss a variety of topics and welcome on guest Roger Reina the new and former head coach of Penn. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity preview returning Pennsylvania wrestlers at 125 lbs. next season in addition to debating the best […]
The premiere of PA Power Wrestling's College Edition Podcast has arrived and fans will not be disappointed as hosts Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner take control of the airwaves. College Edition starts off with a bang as the dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity discuss multiple topics and welcome in guests Dalton Macri (Canon-McMillan) […]