In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys break down all the chaos, highlights, and storylines from the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

We kick things off with the biggest shock of the tournament—Wyatt Hendrickson beating Gable Steveson in one of the wildest upsets in NCAA history. From there, we dive into Penn State’s domination in the team race and what continues to make their program unstoppable.

The conversation takes a turn as we discuss the hot topic of steroids in wrestling and Meyers Shapiro's comments made after his lost to Tyler Kasak. Then it’s time to debate—who deserves the 2025 Hodge Trophy?

We also share our favorite matches and standout performances from the tournament, from underdog runs to all-out wars on the mat. Plus, big news hits as Masanosuke Ono signs with Penn State, adding more fuel to the Nittany Lion dynasty.

And yes, we talk about Donald Trump making an appearance at the tournament and the buzz it brought to the arena. To wrap it up, the boys chat about Lucas Byrd’s viral moment with his girlfriend and how it became a fan-favorite storyline.

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00:00 Wyatt Hendrickson beating Gable Steveson

10:08 PSU Dominating the team race

18:16 Steroids in Wrestling

22:19 Who will win the Hodge?

25:34 Favorite Matches and Performances from the tournament

38:14 Ono Signs with Penn State

40:46 Trump at the tournament

46:39 Lucas Byrd and his Girlfriend

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys are joined by some of the best minds in wrestling—NCAA Champions David Carr and Michael Macchiavello, along with World Champion Stevan Micic—to dive deep into the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

The crew goes weight class by weight class, breaking down the biggest matchups, potential upsets, and key storylines heading into the tournament. With firsthand experience at the highest levels, David, Michael, Bo, Tony, and Stevan bring expert insight into what fans can expect when the best wrestlers in the country hit the mat.

Who’s taking home titles? Which weight classes are the toughest? What underdogs have the best shot at making a run? The boys debate it all, making their predictions for each division.

Hope you guys enjoy the episode! Drop a comment below if you’re planning on going to the tournament and let us know your picks.

NCAA Bracket to follow along: https://www.ncaa.com/_flysystem/public-s3/files/2025%20D1%20Wrestling%20brackets.pdf

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:15 157lb Predictions

00:08:12 165lb Predictions

00:17:48 Heavy Weight Predictions

00:23:15 125lb Predictions

00:31:14 133lb Predictions

00:44:59 141lbs Prediction

01:02:53 149lb Predictions

01:13:15 174lb Predictions

01:32:40 197 Predictions

01:50:07 184lb Predictions

02:11:21 Team Race (aka the race for 2nd place)

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys sit down with Josh Barr, one of Penn State Wrestling’s rising stars. From stepping into a powerhouse program to navigating the ever-changing world of college athletics, Josh gives us a deep dive into his journey so far.

The conversation kicks off with Josh sharing what it’s been like starting for Penn State and adjusting to one of the most competitive rooms in the country. He opens up about his mentality when it comes to competition, how he first got into wrestling, and the recruiting process that led him to PSU.

The topic of NIL in college wrestling takes center stage as Josh discusses its impact on athletes and how it’s changing the sport. He also reflects on his redshirt year, the challenges of making the jump to 197 lbs, and how he’s been handling the transition.

The episode wraps up with Josh talking about his faith, the role it plays in his life, and the real question—why does everyone have goatees on the team?

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In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, we’re joined by the one and only Ariel Helwani—one of the most respected and influential voices in MMA media. Ariel has been covering combat sports for over a decade, winning multiple MMA Journalist of the Year awards and shaping the way fans experience the fight game. From hosting The Ariel Helwani Show to breaking some of the biggest stories in MMA history, he has built a reputation as one of the most insightful journalists in the industry.

The conversation kicks off with how Ariel began his journalism journey at the University of Syracuse. From there, we dive into the world of MMA journalism, discussing how the field has changed and the challenges of covering such a dynamic sport.

Ariel also breaks down the impact of the Netflix era in combat sports, giving his take on how streaming platforms could change the way fights are promoted and consumed. He shares his big break moment, the moment that took his career to the next level, and how he manages to stay up to date with everything happening in sports.

The conversation shifts to Ariel discussing his relationship with Dana White, his favorite and craziest interviews, and what it’s really like dealing with fighters in and out of the cage. He also shares his thoughts on how MMA can become more mainstream, the dream interviews he’d still love to do, and the unique relationship between the sport and its fans.

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00:00:00 - Ariel Intro

00:07:48 - The Idea of a Multiperson Interview Show

00:11:13 - MMA Journalism

00:14:29 - Netflix Era in Combat Sports

00:20:37 - Big Break Moment for Ariel

00:27:21 - How Does Ariel Stay Up to Date with Sports

00:32:35 - Ariel’s Relationship with Dana White

00:51:02 - Ariel’s Favorite and Craziest Interviews

01:04:47 - Dealing with Fighters

01:09:36 - How can MMA be more main stream

01:20:58 - Who are some people Ariel dreams to interview?

01:31:26 - Relationships between the sport of MMA and the Fans

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, we’re joined by none other than Chael Sonnen, “The American Gangster” himself. Chael is a former UFC contender, one of the most entertaining figures in MMA history, and an NCAA All-American wrestler. Known for his sharp wit and deep insights, Chael brings his trademark energy to a conversation packed with wrestling, fighting, and everything in between. The episode kicks off with some classic NCAA wrestling talk and a hilarious story about Tony Two Fingers. Chael also shares his thoughts on Bo’s dominant performance at UFC 309, breaking down what made it so impressive. The discussion then turns to the Treigning Labs workouts, with a nod to Coach Cal and his innovative approach to training. Chael reflects on how he got into MMA and the journey that took him from wrestling to the octagon. The boys then dive into what they would change about NCAA wrestling, sparking an in-depth discussion on improving the sport and helping American wrestlers transition to MMA. The conversation shifts to Coach Cael Sanderson, his impact on wrestling history, and the legendary rivalries that shaped the sport. Things heat up as Chael weighs in on the potential matchup of McGregor vs. Logan Paul and the hypothetical clash of Bo vs. Khamzat. Finally, the episode wraps up with a look at how Hodge Trophy voting works and why it’s so important in wrestling.