#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast

NC State is coming off a resounding victory over rival North Carolina and the Wolfpack is ranked third in the nation in the most recent NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll. Host Brian Reinhardt goes one-on-one with the great one, Pat Popolizio. Another big weekend of action coming up as the Pack will face eighth-ranked Virginia Tech on Friday night.   Show Segments 1:00 - Pat is questioning Brian’s lunchtime schedule.  1:45 - Three straight Friday nights on the ACC Network as we’re coming to Virginia Tech. 2:45 - Are we getting enough matches? What’s the strategery? 4:50 - Recapping the UNC dual.  7:35 - Pack vs. Hokies. 14:22 - Recruiting news and updates. 16:26 - Pat Popolizio finally figured out text messaging.  SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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Rivalry week down in North Carolina as rivals UNC and NC State are set to do battle. On Episode 75 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt sits down with head coach Pat Popolizio to interrupt his lunch and talk about the upcoming dual with the host Tar Heels. Without fans, this will be an odd one as the Pack always travels well down to Chapel Hill. We’ll first look at some breakout performances from the win over No. 12 Pittsburgh as well as tease this week’s featured interview, Isaac Trumble, who was named Wrestler of the Week by The Open Mat.    Show Segments 1:00 - Brian sets the stage, while eating. 1:45 - Prepping for the Heels & appreciating the rivalry. 3:20 - What’s the emphasis in practice? 5:30 - Isaac Trumble’s performance. 7:35 - Thomas Bullard with a big win vs. Pittsburgh. 9:20 - Wilson vs. Sherman. 10:25 - Ed Scott gets #1 Austin O’Connor 11:00 - Kane vs. Daniel Bullard. 13:00 - Isaac Trumble Interview. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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Episode 74 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast records from Brian Reinhardt’s office outside of his office, which would be Pat Popolizio’s office. What’s next up for the Pack after a win over Virginia? We also meet freshman Ed Scott, who makes his first appearance on the podcast.  

Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome Brian and Pat. 1:30 - The Pack is back in the wrestling room and quick takeaways from the win over Virginia. 5:30 - Extra Countable Matches. 6:30 - How the team has responded to COVID.   7:54 - Three straight weeks of competition and three straight weeks on TV. 9:00 - Looking at the Pittsburgh dual. 15:50 - Wolfpack RTC is now on Rokfin 16:50 - Meet Ed Scott SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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Episode 73 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is ready to roll as the fourth-ranked Wolfpack wrestling squad opened up with a 42-0 win at Gardner-Webb to kick off this wacky 2020-21 season. Pat Popolizio is back on the show to talk about the performance and what to look forward to with the first home dual of the year against Appalachian State.


Show Segments
1:00 - Brian already starts making fun of Pat for how many shows he’s skipped out on.
2:30 - What does the squad do about COVID-19 protocol’s? 
3:45 - Bringing more than just 10 starters to Gardner-Webb.
6:25 - Bringing back THE TRAINING!
9:25 - Lets start looking at App State.

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Episode 72 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is up and out as host Brian Reinhardt talks about the upcoming season and one of the more divisive subjects in wrestling - rankings. To talk about all things wrestling, the show welcomes back Earl Smith of @theopenmat to talk about what goes into it and how the @PackWrestle combatants stand. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome 2:00 - Earl Smith has big shoes to fill. 5:15 - How does the season play out with only duals in the regular season? 8:30 - 125 pounds 11:50 - 133 pounds 13:25 - 141 pounds 14:51 - 149 pounds 19:16 - 157 pounds 20:51 - 165 pounds 22:16 - 174 pounds 23:11 - 184 pounds 24:18 - 197 pounds 25:44 - 285 pounds 27:30 - Team ranking implications 28:55 - Brian throwing Pat under the bus, yet again SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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Episode 71 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back, in person, with head coach Pat Popolizio. The Wolfpack Wrestling Club recently competed at the RTC Duals and coach Popolizio will break down that and more, including the schedule, on this episode with host Brian Reinhardt.

Show Segments
1:40 - So much wrestling news right now!
3:30 - How hard was it to prep for this season?
5:00 - No notes, no problem. It’s a free year. 
6:50 - Looking at the home schedule. 
8:20 - How the heck are the NCAA allocations going to work?
11:20 - Looking at the signing class. 
15:40 - Crushing it academically.
17:40 - RTC Cup chatter.
22:00 - Coaching with the mask and the challenges. 
24:00 - The Comic Book
27:50 - Brian botches the guest’s first name and Pop catches him on it.
31:00 - Dustin Kawa Interview


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This is a special bonus episode featuring Brian Reinhardt as he was a guest as part of Mat Talk Online's #InternationalPodcastDay Wrestling Edition. Brian Reinhardt serves as the host of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, a podcast that covers the back-to-back ACC Champion NC State Wolfpack wrestling team. Brian has been with NC State Athletics since graduating from West Virginia University in 1999. He has been the communications contact for all of Pat Popolizio's nine seasons with Wolfpack Wrestling in Raleigh, N.C., and he is the reigning, defending, undisputed SID of the Year having won the most recent award from the NWMA. The #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast debuted in October of 2017, and when it started it was the first podcast produced by NC State Athletics and NC State was the first school to host their own podcast devoted to college wrestling.   Recorded on September 30 for #InternationalPodcastDay

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Episode 70 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with Wolfpack Head Coach Pat Popolizio returns as we chat about this weekend’s U.S. Nationals in Coralville, Iowa. Coach Popolizio and Brian Reinhardt discuss the logistics and breakdowns of who will be competing. Past U.S. National Team member Nick Reenan also joins the show to talk about his career and what he’s looking forward to this weekend. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome to the Show 1:30 - It’s been a while with the summer of Pat 2:30 - Four guys going, but Pat isn’t one of them. Here’s why. 5:10 - Who’s going and what we expect. 12:30 - What’s this even mean? 15:20 - The event formerly known as the world golf outing name ever. 20:00 - Nick Reenan Interview SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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NC State alum Tommy Gantt comes on board for the latest edition of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to talk about his upcoming match at Wrestling Underground, a pay-per-view promotion that will air this coming weekend on UFC Fight Pass and has the support of one of the most polarizing figures in sports, Chael Sonnen. Gantt will face four-time All-American and past NCAA champion Mark Hall, a recent graduate of Penn State in one of the night’s premier bouts. Host Brian Reinhardt talks to Gantt about the whole process and more on a short, but always informational episode of the show. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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Coach Pat Popolizio finally gets back to his own podcast and host Brian Reinhardt is here for the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. We’re getting a lot of questions today regarding the season for 2020-21, but before we get to that, we’re getting an update on the beard. Show Segments 3:34 - Thoughts on the NWCA meeting with Division I Coaches 5:18 - Is the NCAA Division I Championships in St. Louis the hard end date? 6:45 - Push for a one-semester sport. 8:30 - The cuts and drops impacting scheduling. 10:00 - Tournaments before January 1 and wrestlers coming back to campus? 13:20 - Working the freshman class into the team activities. 14:30 - Subscribe to the show! 15:25 - How will the freshmen have to adjust? 17:20 - Dead period questions. 18:45 - Has Pat escaped the Triangle? 19:45 - Wolfpack RTC updates. 21:30 - Alumni Happy Hour! 24:00 - Pat Peloton?   SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS

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