Chase grew up in Monticello, Iowa and was a 3x state placewinner for the Panthers. He moved on to wrestle for Head Coach Heath Grimm and Upper Iowa University. Chase recently won the 165-pound DII national title. I talked to Chase early on in the season, so this will give you a glimpse into how he got things rolling and what it took to get to this point in his wrestling career. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Chase Luensman!

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Abby was a 2x IWCOA (Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association) High School Girls State Champion at Glenwood High School in Iowa. She recently became an All-American at Grand View University after placing 3rd at the NAIA national tournament. I want to applaud Abby on her courage for being so vulnerable and sharing such personal information regarding her story. Her journey is powerful and I encourage you to listen. If you are or have been in a dark place, you can find freedom in your story. You can lead a life that is fulfilling and it does not define you. With that being said, please sit back, relax and enjoy, Abby McIntyre! A word of caution: There are topics of rape and attempted suicide that may be triggering for individuals. Listener discretion is advised.

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Jess is a Life Coach who currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Life is hard and challenging. At times, we struggle through it all. This is especially true for a student-athlete. So, get ready to be motivated and find some mental toughness! If you or someone you know might be interested in taking it a step further feel free to reach out to Jess! Her instagram and website are linked in the show notes! A reminder to everyone: It’s ok to ask for help. With that being said, please sit back, relax and enjoy, Jessica Knapp!

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Jessica's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happ.i.ness.jess/

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The NCAA wrestling tournament begins Thursday, so I sat down with my brother, Cody, and went weight-by-weight with him to catch you up on all the potential storylines and to fill you in on the who’s-who. In this episode, we cover weights 165-HWT. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy this NCAA wrestling tournament preview with Cody Bachman.

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The NCAA wrestling tournament begins Thursday, so I sat down with my brother, Cody, and went weight-by-weight with him to catch you up on all the potential storylines and to fill you in on the who’s-who. In this episode, we cover weights 125-157. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy this NCAA wrestling tournament preview with Cody Bachman.

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If you’re looking for someone to root for this week as nationals gets underway, look no further than this guy, Clay Carlson. Clay wrestles 141 pounds for South Dakota State and is the 11 seed going into nationals. He was an All-American in 2021, finishing 8th. Clay is currently a graduate student and also has the unique ability to yodel a tune or two! One of his coaches calls him a “special kid” and there’s no doubt you’ll agree after listening to him. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Clay Carlson!

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Dorothy’s voice might sound familiar to you. That’s because she’s been a public address announcer for wrestling for over 30 years. She’s worked at major events all over the country, ranging from high school, college and even USA wrestling events. She received the Ed Aliverti Golden Microphone Award in 2018, which showcases all the hard work she puts into her profession. Dorothy is a pioneer in the sport and I’m honored to have her on the podcast to showcase her dedication to wrestling! So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dorothy Mayabb!

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This episode is going to be something a little different. The Big Ten wrestling tournament begins tomorrow, so I sat down with my brother, Cody, and went weight-by -weight with him to give you the who’s who. A couple things to note: we used the InterMat rankings and brackets had not been released yet, so we used the pre seeds as a guide. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy this Big Ten wrestling tournament preview with Cody Bachman.

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Victor is the Head Wrestling Coach at Ellsworth Community College and Mirzo and Isaiah are a couple of his wrestlers. Both Mirzo and Isaiah qualified for the NJCAA national tournament being held Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This episode is really about shedding light on junior colleges and how they can be immensely beneficial to wrestlers who are still developing, so I wanted to get this out prior to the tournament beginning. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Victor Coronado and his wrestlers Mirzo Khayitov Isaiah Laguna!

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Sarah has had so much success representing the United States on the international level. She’s a 3x world medalist and won Olympic bronze in Tokyo. Prior to her international career, Sarah had a successful career at King University, where she was a 4x All-American and 2x national champion. Off the mat, she’s such a bubbly and fun person to talk to. She reads a ton and loves to write, so maybe she’ll be a best-selling author in the future! Anyways, please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Sarah Hildebrandt!

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