On The Mat

USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender
USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender is next up On The Mat. Bender will discuss the happenings at USA Wrestling heading into Final X. Bender will also be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in early June. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:35 - Paddle? Really, Kyle? Maybe it’s an “on deck” reference.
1:00 - Final X Preparation.
3:00 - We’ve gotta draw in the college fan to being a full wrestling fan.
8:25 - Talking about Cael when he came back in 2011.
9:50 - The scoring system at the NCAAs … and what do fans know about it?
19:35 - The Sergeant Duffel from Cliff Keen Athletic
20:24 - Rich Bender Interview
57:25 - Workout Gear from Cliff Keen Athletic
58:00 - Show Recap and some takeaways.

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U.S. Open Champion Chance Marsteller
Chance Marsteller is coming off a championship at the U.S. Open at 79kg and he’s earned the right to face Jordan Burroughs at Final X. The winner at Final X will represent the U.S. at the World Championships in Belgrade in September. Marsteller, a Pennsylvania native, was a two-time All-American at Lock Haven. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:35 - Andy Hamilton picks up another award, the Jay Hammond Memorial Recognition Award.
4:00 - The last three weeks of wrestling have been incredible.
4:55 - First up, proposed rule changes to college wrestling.
20:00 - Differences in rulesets can be confusing between high school and freestyle.
24:00 - Jesse Whitmer storytime as it relates to program loyalty and the transfer portal.
33:00 - U.S. Open storylines.
39:00 - Previewing Chance Marsteller Interview
40:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
41:00 - Chance Marsteller Interview
1:23:00 - Cliff Keen Sergeant Duffel
1:23:50 - Show Recap


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Two-time NCAA Champion Austin O’Connor of North Carolina

North Carolina’s Austin O’Connor became just the second multiple-time NCAA wrestling champion in school history with his second championship earlier this March in Tulsa. O’Connor finished the season undefeated and was a Dan Hodge Trophy finalist. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.


Show Segments
0:35 - Hoops Hamilton. Is that a reference to One Crazy Summer?
1:30 - Andy just instigating the wrestling public on Twitter. How dare he!?
3:30 - Kyle left Tulsa energized. But was he focused? Was he strong?
4:30 - What about Andy? He’s qualifies some of his concerns.
18:30 - From a tournament perspective: Kyle was wowed by Vito Arujau.
25:35 - Mason Parris looking fantastic, too.
27:00 - Keegan O’Toole wrestled a masterpiece final.
31:40 - Taking us through the Matt Ramos fall in the semis.
35:00 - Some other cool moments from Kyle and Andy, including Penn State’s performance.
40:00 - The Iowa performance.
41:30 - The Oklahoma State performance.
43:00 - Shifting focus to the U.S. Open.
44:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
45:20 - Austin O’Connor Interview
1:20:30 - The Sergeant
1:21:30 - Show Recap

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Shane Sparks joins the show to talk about all things Tulsa. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.


Show Segments
0:30 - Hambone is the word for Andy.
1:22 - There’s a TON of stuff to consume in the last few weeks.
2:00 - Andy breaks away from Kyle’s question to talk about the guys who were attacked by the bear earlier this year and how one of them did at NJCAAs.
3:00 - Big Ten stuff from Andy.
7:00 - Kyle was at the ACC Championships.
10:30 - Grand View’s dynasty rolls on.
17:00 - We’re STILL streaking with the Burgs in D3. Every title since 1995.
20:40 - North Central wins the National Women’s Collegiate Championship.
24:00 - The first official NAIA women’s championship goes to Southern Oregon.
25:00 - Andy touches base on Division II with Central Oklahoma’s title.
27:30 - Cliff Keen Athletic.
28:10 - Shane Sparks time!
1:05:08 - Cliff Keen Athletic.
1:05:50 - Show recap


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Iowa football and wrestling commit Ben Kueter
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the dynamic Ben Kueter. An Iowa recruit for both football and wrestling, Kueter became the state’s 32nd four-time state champion on February 18. Kueter won the U20 (formerly known as Junior) World Championship back in August. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:30 - Saddle sores for Andy.
1:00 - That first weekend in March is nuts. With a gallon or three of ice cream.
3:00 - Scott Beck chimes in. Kyle and Andy notice.
4:32 - Previewing Ben Kueter on the show.
4:50 - When you follow wrestling, you can’t understand the sport by a box score.
9:00 - Going back to Nate Carr vs. Jim Zalesky. Andy was a tike.
13:30 - Did Cael Sanderson almost wrestle Steve Mocco in the dual?
15:00 - Dual season is over. What’s memorable?
20:45 - Cliff Keen’s Sergeant duffel
21:45 - Ben Kueter Interview
53:45 - Cliff Keen Athletic Workout Gear
54:30 - Show wrap-up.

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Michigan native Adam Coon is back! After making a run at trying to hook up with an NFL team, the 2018 World Silver Medalist is coming back to wrestling full-time and training with the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club. The three-time All-American from Michigan joins the show this week. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:30 - Kyle and Andy “The Muckety Muck” Hamilton.
0:50 - Kyle rants about situational comments.
3:00 - How dare the NFL come up with a playoff system where every game matters!
6:30 - How dare Kyle bring logic to the equation for dual meet scoring!
12:30 - Talking the attendance and draws in the sport, like Spencer Lee at Iowa.
19:20 - Remembering Cael in 2002 and the TV impact that year.
22:20 - Gable Steveson’s standing O at Carver.
23:20 - Looking back at our trips in January.
28:00 - Battle of the Burgs chatter.
31:20 - Cliff Keen Athletic
31:45 - Adam Coon Interview
1:16:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
1:17:00 - Show Wrap-Up with Kyle and Andy.

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Seven-time World and Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs

Seven-time World and Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs is on the program today. You really don’t need to know much more than that. Well, he’s talking about the upcoming World Cup coming to Coralville, Iowa on December 10-11 with men’s and women’s freestyle combined at one event for the first time. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:35 - Buckshot Hamilton. Andy’s dad was rocking CK and Iowa.
1:15 - Scott Beck is one of the great relationships from this show.
4:25 - Comparing the education process of the World Cup and College Wrestling.
13:25 - Iowa vs. Iowa State’s history with power duals.
24:40 - The Beast Backpack from Cliff Keen.
25:30 - Jordan Burroughs Interview.
1:13:00 - Cliff Keen Headgear.
1:13:51 - Recapping the Burroughs and smoothies.

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Olympic silver medalist and PINnacle Wrestling School’s Brandon Paulson

Anoka, Minnesota native Brandon Paulson is a wrestling-lifer. One of the brains behind one of the most successful youth and high school wrestling clubs in the country (PINnacle Wrestling School) along with Jared Lawrence, Paulson hasn’t spent much time away from wrestling mats during his life. An All-American at Minnesota and a 1996 Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, Paulson is versed in every aspect of wrestling. He’s also watching his own kids excel on the football field and on the college gymnastics world. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:50 - Andy is hungry, like The Wolf, and teed up for the NWCA All-Star Classic.
10:45 - Looking at this past week’s Division I dual action.
20:51 - Cliff Keen Athletic
21:36 - Brandon Paulson Interview
1:20:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
1:21:00 - Wrapping up the show.

U.S. Women’s National Team Coach Terry Steiner goes On The Mat

Terry Steiner has led USA Wrestling’s women’s program since its welcome into the Olympic family. Heading into next month’s World Cup in Coralville, Team USA has a shot to take on the juggernaut Japanese on home soil for the first time since the 2003 World Championships. Josh Schamberger of the Iowa City/Coralville Conventions and Visitors Bureau opens up the show as well. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:50 - Josh Schamberger making an appearance to talk World Cup.
13:40 - Andy and Kyle getting ready for the World Cup.
16:28 - Looking back at USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals.
20:47 - Cliff Keen Athletic
21:30 - Terry Steiner Interview
1:09:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
1:10:00 - Show Wrap with Kyle and Andy.

Women’s wrestling pioneer goes On The Mat

One of the early trailblazers for women’s wrestling, Afsoon Johnston emigrated from her native Iran and fought for a place in the sport of wrestling in California. The first woman in U.S. history to win a medal at the women’s wrestling world championships, Johnston has been an advocate for wrestling and girls wrestling and championing the sport for people from all walks of life. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.

Show Segments
0:35 - Keeping it Real … muto.
1:00 - Kyle starts with a rant on social media.
10:00 - Testing yourself and development at the high school level.
18:00 - Do you have to go to the big tournaments to get recruited by the big programs?
20:00 - Kyle fawning over the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
32:00 - Northwest College wrestlers battle a grizzly bear.
35:50 - Cliff Keen Beast Backpack.
36:50 - Afsoon Johnston Interview.
1:24:00 - Cliff Keen Headgear
1:25:00 - Show wrap.