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The Quad Pod episodes

September 24 Gable Steveson's statement, Earl explains pre-season rankings, Iowa State news, Final X | Ep. 74
Intermat ranking guru Earl Smith joins the show this week and explains some of the most talked about moves he made in this year's pre-season rankings. We also dig into Iowat State's latest troubles, Gable Steveson's statement and Final X coming up this Friday.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Weigh in
11:51 - Earl explains the ranking
55:35 - Iowa State recruiting violations
1:10:42 - Final X
1:18:50 - Gable Steveson makes statement
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Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 33 min
September 16 MatSavant's 3pt takedown data, Should we get rid riding time?, Fixing Overtime, RAF | Ep. 73
This week we discuss the 3-point takedown data that was released by MatSavant on twitter/X and if we think it was a good or bad thing now that we have numbers. We also question if we should keep riding and how we can change overtime.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
15:24 - 3pt takedown data discussion
42:37 - Should college wrestling get rid of riding time?
58:41 - Do we need to change overtime?
1:06:09 - RAF
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Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 26 min
September 02 Last Final X matches set, USA's great finish in Poland, Basset's pre-season Flo ranking | Ep. 72
We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking.
We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Weigh in
12:36 - Final, Final X
22:43 - Poland results for Team USA
29:24 - RAF Moscow card
44:44 - Bo Basset’s pre-season Flo ranking
1:00:59 - Early schedule releases
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

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Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 23 min
August 26 Is Jordan Burroughs eyeing a bigger comeback?, RAF success model and U20 Worlds recap | Ep. 71
This week we dive into Jordan Burroughs competition plans and how RAF will assist in his comeback if he decides to make one. We also talk about the rapid success of RAF and how they are following the UFC model to gain more traction. Lastly, we hit the incredible performance from our U20 World Team as the men went 10-for-10.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Weigh In
16:14 - Burroughs competition plans and RAF
58:30 - U20 results
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!

Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 20 min
August 19 Burroughs is Back, No Final X in 2027, Taylor poses invite to PSU | Ep. 70
This week we caught up on some of the biggest topics over the last few weeks. We dive into this upcoming weekend’s RAF card where Jordan Burroughs makes his return to the mat, USAW updating the World Team process for 2027 where they remove Final X, David Taylor calling out his alma mater and Air Force elevating Joe Johnston to head coach.

0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Weigh In
9:00 - Burroughs is back this weekend!
26:34 - USAW drops Final X from world team process
46:00 - David Taylor calls out Penn State
58:52 - Joe Johnston elevated to Head Coach at Air Force
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

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Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 9 min
August 05 Myles Amine discusses joining Stanford staff + Lehigh completes coaching staff | Ep. 69
This week the crew discusses Lehigh’s new coaching and the potential of Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez gaining an extra year before newly named Stanford assistant coach Myles Amine joins the show to talk about his time away from wrestling and how he made his way to California.

0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Weigh in
9:15 - Lehigh coaching staff completed
16:49 - Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez could get another year
31:11 - Myles Amine joins the show
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

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Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 18 min
July 29 O'Toole retires, Tanelli joins Cornell staff, Shapiro to Nebraska, Williams staying at Iowa | Ep. 68
On this week’s episode we discuss Keegan O’Toole retiring, Zach Tanelli joining the Cornell staff, Meyer Shapiro and Jordan Williams announcements and the Anthony Knox situation.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Weigh in
10:40 - Keegan O’ Toole retires
18:40 - Zach Tanelli joins Cornell coaching staff
28:41 - Meyer Shapiro transfers to Nebraska
39:35 - Jordan Williams staying at Iowa
46:58 - Anthony Knox stripped of fourth title

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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!

Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
59 min
July 21 RAF Recap, NCAA Coaching Changes, HBCU Wrestling | Ep. 67
This week the team talked about last week's RAF card, the latest coaching changes with Myles Amine, Sam Barber and others. At the end of the show, Holmes discusses his new role with HBCU Wrestling Initiative.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Weigh in
13:30 - Ben Askren has final match + RAF recap
24:31 - 2028 Olympics impact on coaching landscape
34:24 - Sam Barber moves to admin position at Air Force + other coaching changes
1:03:20 - Holmes on new role with HBCU Wrestling
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!

Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 24 min
July 14 Gable Steveson's UFC debut, Coaching moves, RAF and Max Dean joins the show | Ep. 66
On today’s episode we talk about Gable Steveson’s UFC debut, last weekend’s RAF card in Georgia, the upcoming card where Ben Askren will wrestle his final match, Kellen Russell returning to Michigan, Lucas Byrd joining the Penn staff. We’re also joined by NCAA Champion Max Dean. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:23 - Weigh in5:00 - RAF Georgia recap: Snyder pins Sadulaev19:40 - Kevin’s top 5 Kellen Russell moments + Lucas Byrd joins Penn staff29:04 - Gable Steveson’s UFC debut37:49 - Ben Askren wrestling final match at RAF51:10 - Max Dean interview---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]
1 hr 24 min
July 09 NMU drops Greco program, UNI vs Iowa announced, U23 process, RAF | Ep. 65
This week we discuss NMU dropping their greco program, this weekend’s RAF card, the U23 World Team process, how we are finally getting the UNI vs Iowa dual meet next season and AJ Ferrari’s latest arrest.

0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Weigh In
11:11 - NMU drops Greco program
25:04 - UNI vs Iowa dual announced for upcoming season
41:06 - U23 process causes arguments
1:01:16 - RAF
1:14:06 - the last time we discuss AJ Ferrari nonsense
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!

Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!

Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: [email protected]
1 hr 29 min

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Hosted by Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Austin Sommer, and Robbie Wendell, The Quad Pod discusses the latest results, news and storylines in NCAA wrestling and adds athlete and coach interviews for…