On The Mat

Michigan head wrestling coach Sean Bormet goes On The Mat

Sean Bormet, the head wrestling coach at the University of Michigan, is the latest guest On The Mat. Bormet will talk about his ascension to the head coaching ranks, the success of the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club and more on this episode. On The Mat is presented by Cliff Keen Athletic. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments

0:50 - Andy’s nickname is overblown. 

1:00 - Kyle is still obsessed with Sacred Heart.

3:00 - Clearing up Kyle’s vent about Kennedy Blades. 

4:55 - D1 and non-D1 prestigiousness. 

10:48 - Andy has the right to change his goalposts, too!

13:00 - Les Sigman sucker bets. 

15:00 - Jim Miller has gotten himself into a pickle with Dan Gable stuff. 

22:00 - Previewing Sean Bormet

24:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic

24:30 - Sean Bormet Interview

59:00 - More from Cliff Keen

1:00:00 - Show wrap

Penn head coach Roger Reina goes On The Mat

Roger Reina, in his second stint as the head wrestling coach at Penn, joins the show to talk about the state of his program, Ivy League wrestling and topics relevant to the Pennsylvania RTC (and more). On The Mat is presented by Cliff Keen Athletic. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments
0:50 - Shimmy Shamrock Shake, Please. 

1:30 - Kyle Klingman’s addendum regarding Sacred Heart. 

9:22 - Questions we can’t answer. There are no answers.

16:20 - Talking about Grand View. Have they elevated NAIA wrestling?

22:04 - Kyle wants to pull the pressure from Kennedy Blades
23:30 - Cliff Keen’s Beast Junior Backpack

24:18 - Roger Reina Interview

Blair Academy coach Brian Antonelli and St. Edward senior Paddy Gallagher On The Mat

Brian Antonelli, the head coach at one of the nation’s premiere high school wrestling programs, Blair Academy, joins the show, as does Trackwrestling’s Cliff Keen Preseason Wrestler of the Year, Paddy Gallagher from St. Edward in Ohio. On The Mat is presented by Cliff Keen Athletic. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments

0:50 - Andy “Golden Arches” Hamilton is doing superbly.
1:00 - Talking H.S. wrestling with Paddy Gallagher and Brian Antonelli today
1:45 - What’s it like taking over for a legend? 
5:15 - Remembering Jim Keen, who recently passed away.
6:25 - Talking Sacred Heart. 
8:54 - My takes on your takes.
25:00 - A Word From Cliff Keen Athletic
25:50 - Brian Antonelli Interview
1:00:55 - Paddy Gallagher Interview

Stanford head wrestling coach Jason Borrelli goes On The Mat

Jason Borrelli, the head wrestling coach at Stanford and an alum of Central Michigan, is the latest guest On The Mat. Borrelli will give us a breakdown on what’s going on to keep the program, as well as what they want to bring to The Farm. On The Mat. Presented by Cliff Keen Athletic, join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments
0:45 - Herbal Essences isn’t the title sponsor, Cliff Keen now is!
2:50 - Exploring the possibilities of preserving Stanford wrestling.
5:15 - Kyle’s segment idea: My Take on Your Takes
5:20 - What’s more impressive, winning one match at the Division I championships or winning an NAIA, D2 or D3 national championship?
10:50 - Wrestling is like no other in the anguish you take with you.
14:50 - What can we do to explain the sport more to the casual fan, especially in freestyle and Greco-Roman.
24:00 - On The Mat Partner Cliff Keen Athletic
25:00 - Jason Borrelli Interview
1:05:00 - Show Wrap

Ashley Sword, the head women’s wrestling coach at Life University in Georgia and Chris Pendleton, head wrestling coach at Oregon State University are the latest guests On The Mat. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments

0:45 - The Snapping Turtle

0:55 - Recapping the HWC Showdown Open

5:45 - Sarah Hildebrandt didn’t compete, but Tom and Terry wanted women’s bouts on the card.
9:00 - Devyn Gomez getting thrown to the wolves

10:00 - Bryce Meredith sounds off.
14:50 - Tom Brands on paying the athletes

17:30 - There's big plans for Xtream Arena
19:00 - Back to the snapping turtle line

21:00 - Ashley Sword interview

38:00 - Previewing Chris Pendleton

40:00 - Chris Pendleton Interview

Four-time All-American Matt Kolodzik goes On The Mat 

Princeton’s first four-time wrestling All-American, Matthew Kolodzik, will go On The Mat to talk about his upcoming battle with Pat Lugo at the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open on November 1. An Ohio native, Kolodzik wrestled at prep powerhouse Blair Academy in New Jersey before enrolling at Princeton. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments
0:45 - Kentucky Derby vagrancy questions and Andy’s at a loss for words
1:50 - Kyle loves hypotheticals. Comparing eras.
9:40 - Evolution of sports and access. 
14:00 - Fresno State dropping wrestling. 
17:00 - Team USA isn’t going to Worlds.
19:22 - Chatting about the HWC Showdown Open.
20:55 - Andy showed up on Stalemates. 
24:00 - Andy recalls the time Tom Brands found out about Twitter.
30:00 - Looking back at Iowa in 2011. 
34:00 - Andy looks up Vagrant on Wikipedia. 
35:00 - Matthew Kolodzik interview.

Longtime editor of Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine Mike Finn comes back On The Mat. Finn’s covered the sport for decades and provides one of the sharpest beards in all of wrestling. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments

0:45 - Still with the horses - Wrestling’s Seabiscuit Andy Hamilton.

1:33 - Will Burroughs compete through 2024?

9:40 - Talking about the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open.

14:00 - Andy covered Iowa forever, now he’s helping put on an event.

16:00 - Got some events coming up on Trackwrestling

17:45 - Happy Birthday to Gary Abbott!

18:44 - Before we get to Mike Finn, what’s up with the horses, Kyle?

20:00 - Mike Finn Interview.

2016 Olympian and new Beat The Streets Chicago women’s coach Haley Augello goes On The Mat 


On The Mat returns as Kyle and Andy talk with Haley Augello, an Illinois native who represented the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio in women’s freestyle wrestling. Augello was also a 2017 World Team member and was a 2011 Cadet world champion. She’s the new women’s coach at Beat The Streets Chicago. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments
0:45 - Secretariat of Wrestling. We’re on to horses now?

1:15 - The anniversary of Gary Abbott’s epic display of resilience.

5:40 - Previewing Haley Augello.

7:10 - Sally Roberts gets brought up a lot.

10:15 - Freestyle for women in high school?
15:00 - #HowSheWrestles movement

17:30 - Are we journalists or are we storytellers?
20:00 - Back to women’s wrestling
25:00 - Haley Augello Interview
47:25 - Show wrap-up

On The Mat returns as Kyle and Andy talk with Northern Colorado head wrestling coach Troy Nickerson. A New York native, Nickerson was an NCAA champion and a four-time Division I All-American at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He’s entering his sixth season at the helm in Greeley.
Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments

0:45 - Andy is THE COMMISH

2:00 - Hamilton Highlight Reel

3:30 - Bell cow is the theme for the year

4:00 - Who are wrestling’s celebrities? How do we plug in our fans?

13:40 - What if Ray Brinzer wrestled in the social media era? 

15:00 - Coverage has evolved for college wrestling

25:00 - We need more All The Way NASCAR-type fans in wrestling

28:00 - Looking at the rules and what’s that do for fans of all styles?

35:00 - We can’t be afraid to try stuff

38:20 - Who do people think they are?
46:20 - Troy Nickerson Interview

NASCAR Trucks Series driver and high school wrestler Derek Kraus goes On The Mat 

Sitting 11th in NASCAR’s Gander RV & Outdoor Truck Series, Stratford, Wisconsin native Derek Kraus is on the playoff bubble this season. A recent high school graduate, Kraus wrestled and trained with age-group world champion Macey Kilty and has deep wrestling roots.
Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton On The Mat, the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com.

Show Segments

0:48 - Andy “The Deer Jerky” Hamilton

1:03 - Who is Derek Kraus?

1:56 - What is the NASCAR culture like?

9:30 - Kyle’s perceived interest in press releases from Andy

10:15 - Power of the headline, the picture and the art.
14:50 - Kyle crashes a wedding with Jim Miller

20:10 - Andy/Adam/Whoever. 

23:30 - Derek Kraus Interview