On The Mat

World & Olympic champion Kevin Jackson goes On The Mat

Kevin Jackson, a World and Olympic champion, will go On The Mat with hosts Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman. Jackson is currently USA Wrestling's Developmental freestyle coach in Colorado Springs. He'll talk about a number of subjects, including what weight we'll see J'den Cox during the 2020 Olympic Trials.

Show Segments
0:30 - Birthday Boy.
1:33 - MAILBAG: Aaron Sweazy found the only wrestling coach in Mississippi.
2:35 - Iowa vs. Oklahoma State.
5:00 - Previewing Kevin Jackson
7:00 - Andy Hamilton's journey in wrestling: Who are the best interviews?
17:00 - How did we get here with the show?
18:45 - Any regrets?
22:30 - Kevin Jackson Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Oklahoma State head wrestling coach John Smith goes On The Mat

Oklahoma State head wrestling coach John Smith is next up On The Mat with Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman. Coach Smith and his Cowboys are set to host Iowa in both team's dual-meet finale at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Harvard wrestling alum Scott Beck, father of Hawkeye WC member Michaela Beck, also calls in for a live mailbag.

Show Segments
0:42 - He's not ... Stephen Bloom
5:53 - The two greatest legacies in college wrestling. Let's discuss
7:00 - Live mailbag from Scott Beck of New York
13:36 - More scoring internationally with Scott Beck
21:00 - Joe Russell's team point and he wasn't sleeping well
23:00 - 7 Minutes reference with Mike Macchiavello
27:00 - Reflections on the regular season
35:20 - John Smith Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

Get the Guide!
Check out the greatest accompaniment to the NCAA Division I Championships, and it's Mat Talk Online's NCAA Division I Championship Preview Guide at WrestlingPreviewGuide.com. This link provides listeners of this show a $5 discount off the retail price. It's everything you'll need to know about every athlete in the NCAA championships coming up in Pittsburgh.

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Virginia Tech head wrestling coach Tony Robie goes On The Mat

Virginia Tech head wrestling coach Tony Robie is next up On The Mat with Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman.

Show Segments
0:30 - Welcome to the show with Andy "The Snowblower" Hamilton
2:00 - What's been the highlight dual of the year?
5:00 - The dangerous Bo Nickal and what do you think of as dangerous?
8:20 - Is danger meaning pinning?
8:55 - What is your suggestion to become a fan of international wrestling?
13:10 - Do you know who Sadulaev is?
16:00 - The coaching component is better than it's ever been
18:30 - The new narrative of being entertainment driven.
23:00 - Two guys at a weight - good problem or just problem or luxury?
24:45 - A quick "10 minute" break.
25:30 - Tony Robie interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

Get the Guide!
Check out the greatest accompaniment to the NCAA Division I Championships, and it's Mat Talk Online's NCAA Division I Championship Preview Guide at WrestlingPreviewGuide.com. This link provides listeners of this show a $5 discount off the retail price. It's everything you'll need to know about every athlete in the NCAA championships coming up in Pittsburgh.

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Campbell head wrestling coach Cary Kolat goes On The Mat

Campbell head wrestling coach Cary Kolat is next up On The Mat with Andy Hamilton and Kyle Klingman. We also have a new Kasper's Korner segment on the show.

Show Segments
1:50 - The Mailbag, featuring The Swayz
8:15 - Giving and taking away points
13:30 - We do like dual meets
17:55 - Kasper's Korner
26:30 - Recapping the Korner
27:55 - Iowa State's turnaround
31:45 - Nick Corey's piece on Penn State
35:40 - Cary Kolat Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Pittsburgh head wrestling coach Keith Gavin goes On The Mat

Second-year Pittsburgh head coach Keith Gavin is the guest on this episode of On The Mat. Gavin was a two-time All-American as an athlete at Pittsburgh and an NCAA champion his senior year. Pittsburgh is the host school for the 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

Show Segments
0:40 - Kyle is disappointed in Andy for not revealing the similarities between Henry VIII and Jason Bryant.
4:00 - The Mailbag - College Wrestling vs. Freestyle Wrestling rules
11:00 - Klingman-ruled wrestling universe
12:30 - The rules were really bad for a while
17:00 - PDI discrepancy with Ohio State-Michigan
21:30 - It is a special time in wrestling right now.
24:05 - Incredible how the U.S. brings back mostly the same team and Russia wins it.
26:30 - U.S. Women at the Yaryguin.
27:50 - Keith Gavin Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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LA Rams OL Austin Blythe goes On The Mat

Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton talk with Duke assistant and two-time All-American Jacob Kasper with a new Kasper's Corner segment. Former Iowa three-time high school state wrestling champion and current LA Rams offensive lineman Austin Blythe. Kasper is in his first season on the coaching staff at his alma mater, while Blythe is a starting OL for the NFC champion Los Angeles Rams.

Show Segments
0:35 - Andy "The Owl" Hamilton.
2:30 - The one fall wins a dual conundrum
8:00 - That dual between Cael and Brands where Gable gave "the arm"
10:30 - The priority of the college wrestling rules
12:00 - Find a score to disprove the 1 fall beats 9 decisions.
12:22 - Dream list of rule changes
19:00 - Previewing today's guests
22:00 - Previewing a new segment with Jacob Kasper, Kasper's corner
30:00 - Remembering Dave Schultz
35:00 - Wrestlers in the NFL
39:00 - Austin Blythe Interview


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

SUPPORT THE SHOW
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Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands goes On The Mat

Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton talk with Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands on a number of topics, including injuries, the NCAA relaxing hardship waiver requirements. Brands also talks about individuals with the program and the process of recruiting as well.

Show Segments
0:45 - A country boy can survive
2:00 - Previewing Tom Brands and the Iowa team outlook
2:30 - Bob Bowlsby Recap and Feedback
3:00 - Where's the disconnect with college and freestyle? Doug Blubaugh stories
5:38 - Scott Beck Feedback & women in the Hawkeye Wrestling Club
10:00 - The most famous Kistler
11:00 - PDI Questions
20:00 - Simplifying wrestling
21:00 - Rewind on that National Duals Iowa-Michigan dual
23:30 - Daton Fix vs. Nick Suriano
31:00 - Do we get spoiled watching Penn State?
33:30 - The most entertaining 3-1 match Kyle remembers
34:00 - Coming around on criteria?
35:00 - Getting emotionally invested in wrestling
38:30 - Kaleb Young's cool throw
39:30 - Tom Brands Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby goes On The Mat

Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton talk with Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby.


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Minnesota head wrestling coach Brandon Eggum goes On The Mat

Minnesota head wrestling coach and past world silver medalist Brandon Eggum goes On The Mat to talk about the state of the Gopher wrestling program and more.

Show Segments
0:38 - It's been like a year since the last show.
2:00 - Mailbag time
7:00 - Tournaments and scoring in our heads too
10:00 - Let's play back Mark Branch's interview from South Beach Duals
14:00 - Recapping it and vetting it.
17:30 - Sad we don't have the National Duals anymore
18:15 - Barry Zito showed up that time at the National Duals.
19:45 - Strongest weight class in NCAA history & a prize pack giveaway
22:00 - Looking at 1999 for a second - Why doesn't Eric Juergens get any love?
25:00 - More bracket trivia
32:00 - Brandon Eggum Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Stanford head wrestling coach Jason Borrelli goes On The Mat

Second generation college coach Jason Borrelli goes On The Mat this week to talk about his career coaching at Stanford as well as what it was like wrestling under his dad at Central Michigan, among other topics.

Show Segments
0:33 - The Cardinal Andrew Hamilton?
1:20 - If you win the California state tournament, you're a stud
3:00 - Previewing Jason Borrelli on today's show
4:30 - The college teams out West
7:20 - Yianni is back in the Cornell lineup
13:18 - Quiz Kyle.
18:00 - Find a weight better than 2008 149 pounds.
20:00 - Some of the schools that have gone by the wayside
21:55 - Jason Borrelli interview


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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