Nickals and Dimes

By Bo NickalSports Wrestling

Nickals and Dimes episodes

July 03, 2025 Matt Brown on becoming a NCAA Champion and Lessons From Wrestling |N&D 83|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sits down with former NCAA Champion and Penn State great Matt Brown for an inspiring conversation about wrestling, faith, and purpose.
Matt shares what it was like coming back to visit Penn State, how he stays in shape post-competition, and how his mission trip changed his perspective on life. He reflects on the moment he knew he wanted to wrestle at the next level, how he built unshakable confidence, and the path that led to his national championship.
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00:00 Matt Brown Intro
00:22 Tony Burned his leg
05:26 Matt Coming back to Penn State to Visit
08:20 What Matt does to stay in shape
11:05 Matt's Mission Trip
14:44 How Matt ended up at Penn State
18:58 This episode is sponsored by Factor
20:18 When Matt knew he wanted to wrestle at the next level
28:13 How Matt Built his Confidence
32:54 Matt on Winning the NCAA Championship
42:16 Matt's Book: Mission Accomplished

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51 min
June 27, 2025 Bo Nickal on UFC BJJ 1 and Liver King's Crash Out |N&D 82|
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The boys break down Liver King’s crash out, Bo Bassett’s shocking decommitment from Iowa, wild footage from UFC BJJ 1, and the real reason everyone loves Charles Oliveira. Bo Nickal reacts to Ashton Hall vs Speed, talks Fanatics Fest, and how the crew auditioned for a game show 🎥🎤.
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00:00 Liver King Crash out
07:37 UFC BJJ 1 Recap
10:57 Bo Basset Decommits From Iowa
18:42 Speed Racing Ashton Hall and Adrian Peterson Fight
20:35 Download DraftKings Sportsbook
21:57 Why Everyone Loves Charles Olivera
26:09 Fanatics Fest
29:23 The boys Auditioned for a GameShow
51:10 The Chosen

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55 min
June 21, 2025 Nick Lee on Coaching at Penn State, Final X, and College vs. International Wrestling |N&D 81|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with NCAA champ and Penn State legend Nick Lee for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond wrestling.
They dive into Nick’s experience growing up homeschooled for a couple years, his views on the education system, and how that shaped his wrestling journey.
They also explore Nick’s Christian faith, how it’s impacted his life on and off the mat, and what his transition has been like moving from athlete to coach. Of course, Bo tries to pry a few Penn State “secrets” out of him — and the stories don’t disappoint.
The conversation wraps up with memories from college, reflections on growing up, and a breakdown of this year’s Final X.
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00:00 – Nick Lee Intro
00:22 – Israel and Iran War
02:29 – The School System & Being Homeschooled
15:25 – Christianity Talk
26:32 – This Episode is Sponsored by Huel
27:48 – Nick’s Transition from Athlete to Coach
37:22 – What Penn State Secrets Does Nick Know?
45:04 – Nick’s Life Growing Up
51:24 – The College Days
1:02:00 – Final X Recap

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1 hr 15 min
June 13, 2025 Zain Retherford: Olympian, World Champion, & 3x National Champion |N&D 80|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with 3x NCAA Champion and wrestling legend Zain Retherford to dive into his next chapter — from competing at the highest level to stepping into coaching, business, and fatherhood.
Zain talks about why he’s never used creatine, his thoughts on NLWC teammates at Final X, and whether or not he’s truly retired. He also opens up about joining the new CLAW Wrestling League and what excites him about the future of the sport.
Bo and Zain explore life off the mat too — including launching a business, raising children, and reflecting on his dominant college career at Penn State. Plus, Bo shares his favorite podcast episode ever… and they even unpack the infamous cookie story.
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00:00 Zain Intro
00:29 Zain's Never used Creatine
03:41 Zain on the NLWC guys in Final X
05:53 Did Zain Retire and going to the Olympics
12:50 Zain joining the CLAW Wrestling League
16:48 Moving into a Coaching Role
20:42 Entrepreneurship and Zain's New Business
33:51 This episode is sponsored by Tastemade
35:04 Bo's Favorite Podcast
38:54 Zain's Upbringing
43:28 Being a Dad
50:33 Zain's College Career
57:28 The Cookie Story

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1 hr
May 30, 2025 What Fuels Levi Haines' Passion for Wrestling? |N&D 79|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with one of college wrestling’s rising stars — Levi Haines.
Levi opens up about his deep love for hunting, telling stories from his first hunt to some close encounters in the wild. The conversation shifts from the outdoors to the mat as Bo and Levi talk through his goals, his mindset heading into Final X, and why he didn’t use his redshirt year at Penn State.
He shares his perspective on the Penn State wrestling culture, how it’s shaped him as an athlete, and what separates each team he’s been on.
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00:00 – Levi Haines Intro
00:26 – Levi’s Love for Hunting
08:31 – Any Close Calls While Hunting?
12:23 – Levi’s First Hunt
18:17 – What’s a Better Feeling?
22:17 – This Episode is Sponsored by Tastemade+
23:32 – Levi’s Thoughts on Final X
33:43 – Levi’s Wrestling Goals
40:41 – What It’s Like Being on Different Penn State Teams
47:22 – Not Using a Redshirt Year
52:37 – Why Levi Chose Penn State

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1 hr 4 min
May 22, 2025 How Mitchell Mesenbrink Built a Championship Mentality |N&D 78|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo sits down with NCAA National Champion and Penn State standout Mitchell Mesenbrink for a raw and insightful conversation.
Mitchell talks about his training habits, the wrestling partners who shaped him, and the moment he almost walked away from the sport. He opens up about the unique dynamic of having his dad as his coach, the decision to transfer to Penn State, and the mindset that fuels him now.
The conversation also dives into psychology, stress management, humility, and how Mitchell views his role on one of the most competitive teams in the country. Plus, he breaks down his NCAA finals match from his freshmen year, his thoughts ahead of FinalX, and how the wrestling and MMA communities differ at the core.
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00:00 – Mitchell Mesenbrink Intro
00:25 – Mitchell’s Practice Tendencies
07:55 – When Mitchell Wanted to Quit
13:08 – His Relationship with His Dad/Coach
17:20 – Choosing Penn State
29:43 – Where His Unique Style Came From
35:49 – Sponsored by Huel
36:54 – Psychology and Types of Intelligence
38:29 – How He Manages Stress
42:03 – Mitchell’s First Year in College Wrestling
44:23 – Sponsored by TasteMade
45:27 – Breaking Down the NCAA Finals Match
54:32 – FinalX Is Coming
55:50 – Humility vs. Gratitude
1:03:45 – What Drives His Motivation
1:08:36 – His Role on the Team
1:10:56 – When Wrestling Started to Feel Easy
1:12:28 – Wrestling vs. MMA Communities

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1 hr 24 min
May 09, 2025 Bo Nickal Opens Up About First Loss |N&D 77|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo reflects on his most recent fight, giving fans an inside look at how his camp went, the highs and lows of fight week, and what was really going through his mind before and after stepping into the Octagon.
He opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of being the most talked-about fighter in the world for 24 hours, the truth behind the weight cut rumors, and what his game plan looks like for the rest of the year—both inside and outside of the cage.
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00:00 How Bo's Camp and Fight Week Went
08:02 You don't have the highs without the lows
11:42 thoughts on the actual fight
30:12 De Ridder as an Opponent
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33:30 Bo's game plan for the rest of the year
42:06 Bo being the most talked about fighter for a day
48:47 Other things Bo has planned for rest of the year
52:01 Was the weight cut real??

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55 min
May 08, 2025 Bo Nickal Opens Up About First Loss |N&D 77|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo reflects on his most recent fight, giving fans an inside look at how his camp went, the highs and lows of fight week, and what was really going through his mind before and after stepping into the Octagon.
He opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of being the most talked-about fighter in the world for 24 hours, the truth behind the weight cut rumors, and what his game plan looks like for the rest of the year—both inside and outside of the cage.
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00:00 How Bo's Camp and Fight Week Went
08:02 You don't have the highs without the lows
11:42 thoughts on the actual fight
30:12 De Ridder as an Opponent
31:49 Download DraftKings Sportsbook and use code BO
33:30 Bo's game plan for the rest of the year
42:06 Bo being the most talked about fighter for a day
48:47 Other things Bo has planned for rest of the year
52:01 Was the weight cut real??

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56 min
April 28, 2025 Brendan Burns on Hunting Giant Bears and Revolutionizing Outdoor Gear |N&D 76|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with Brendan Burns — a world-class hunter, gear innovator, and one of the key figures behind Kuiu.
Brendan kicks things off by sharing stories from his college days and how he first got involved with Kuiu, eventually helping design some of the brand’s very first products. From there, the guys dive into wild stories about the challenges and lessons learned out in the wilderness.
They also break down some of Brendan’s most nerve-wracking hunts, his best hunting trip ever, and what it’s like to chase a bear on the very last day of a hunt. Brendan shares deep insight into the mindset needed to succeed as a hunter, his future goals in the outdoors, and how the hunting culture has evolved in recent years.
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00:00:00 Brendan Burns Intro
00:00:21 Brendan's College Days
00:03:28 How Brendan got involved with Kuiu
00:11:26 How Brendan Designed the First Products
00:15:34 Bo's Hunting Trip in Alaska
00:25:29 What hunt was Brendan the most nervous about?
00:28:40 Brendan's Best Hunting Trip
00:30:16 This Episode is Sponsored by Huel
00:31:20 Getting a Bear on the last day
00:37:29 The Mindset of a Hunter
00:41:35 What else does Brendan want to accomplish in hunting?
00:45:26 Brendan's Trip to Argentina
00:50:04 What was Brendan's first hunt like?
00:54:10 How has hunting culture changed recently?

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1 hr 5 min
April 24, 2025 The Mirasola Twins Exclusive Interview: Penn State Wrestlers Share Their TOP Secrets |N&D 75|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo sits down with the Mirasola Twins for a fast-paced, fun, and brutally honest conversation about life on and off the mat.

The twins kick things off by talking about school, what they’ve been up to, and their upcoming competition weekend in Las Vegas. From there, the conversation jumps into what college wrestling has really been like, how they’re adjusting to the grind, and the transition from dominating in high school to battling in the NCAA.

They dive into the origins of their wrestling journey, growing up training together, and what it’s like having a built-in training partner 24/7. Of course, Bo digs into the twin dynamic—how to tell them apart, what they actually argue about, and which one’s winning more takedowns right now.

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00:00:00 Mirasola Twins Intro
00:00:23 Mirasola Twins ON School and What they're Up to
00:02:49 Competing in Vegas this Weekend
00:10:13 What has College Wrestling been like?
00:21:37 High School for the Twin
00:26:21 Starting Wrestling
00:30:41 This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp
00:31:42 Transition from High School to College Wrestling
00:55:30 What do the twins disagree on?
01:04:37 Telling the twins apart
01:09:10 The Hard Hitting Questions
01:12:59 Reacting to Zack Ryder's Transfer
01:17:16 Which Twin has more Takedowns

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1 hr 28 min

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Weekly podcast featuring UFC superstar Bo Nickal. Join the Penn State Grad for a full breakdown of the combat sports world, along with hilarious debates and absurd hypotheticals. Each episode…