Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast) episodes:

• 04.22.2024

  #485 Johnni DiJulius - Ohio State Alum , 3x OH State Champ, BASE Jumper

  Johnni DiJulius is one of the top wrestling clinicians in the country. He wrestled for Tom Ryan at Ohio State and was as 3x Ohio State Champion. He's also an avid BASE Jumper. Enjoy! To book a clinic with Johnni...

  
• 04.08.2024

  #484 Mike Zadick - Olympian, World Silver Medalist

  Mike Zadick is an Olympian, world silver medalist and multiple-time All-American for Iowa. He's currently fundraising for his non-profit, Benchmark Wrestling, to build a stand-alone wrestling facility in Augusta Montana. You can donate to the cause here: https://www.benchmarkwrestling.org/

  
• 04.01.2024

  #483 Matt Hickey - Chief Revenue Officer at Securiti, Hofstra Wrestler

  Matt Hickey is the Chief Revenue Officer at Securiti. Matt grew-up wrestling on Long Island and competed collegiately at Hofstra under coach Tom Ryan.

  
• 03.25.2024

  #482 Rock Harrison - 2024 NCAA Finals Recap

  Rock Harrison is a wrestling analyst for ACC and ESPN.

  
• 03.19.2024

  #481 Ben Reiter - Beat the Streets National Executive Director

  Ben Reiter is the Executive Director of Beat the Streets National.

  
• 03.11.2024

  #480 Frank Popolizio - Update form Journeymen Wrestling Founder

  Frank Popolizio is the founder and head coach of the Journeymen Wrestling Club.

  
• 03.04.2024

  #479 Neil Erisman - Little Rock Arkansas Head Coach

  Neil Erisman is the head coach of the Little Rock Arkansas wrestling team.

  
• 02.26.2024

  #478 Henry Cejudo - Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x UFC Double Champ

  Henry Cejudo is an Olympic Gold medalist and one of four double champs in UFC history.

  
• 02.14.2024

  #477 Terry Brands - Full Interview from The Henry Cejudo Experiment

  This interview is with Terry Brands and was recorded for the audio documentary The Henry Cejudo Experiment. Enjoy!

  
• 02.06.2024

  #476 Pat Smith - The First 4x NCAA Champion in D1 History

  Pat Smith is the first 4x NCAA champion in division one history. He's been instrumental in growing wrestling in Arkansas and now runs a wrestling academy near Little Rock. Enjoy!

  
• 01.17.2024

  #475 Rich Tavoso - Wall Street Legend, Former Princeton Wrestler

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rich Tavoso is a Wall Street legend and the former Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, Head of the Global Arbitrage & Trading. Rich wrestled at Princeton and has been a mentor to many wrestlers on Wall...

  
• 01.08.2024

  #474 Mike Powell - Executive Director, Beat the Streets Chicago

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mike Powell is the Executive Director of Beat the Streets Chicago. Prior to that post, Coach Powell was a HOF coach for OPRF, winning multiple team titles and top 10 national rankings. Enjoy!

  
• 12.21.2023

  #473 Trent Hidlay - U23 World Silver & 3x All American for NC State

  Trent Hidlay is a 3x All American for North Carolina State. He’s a U23 World Silver Medalist and one of the pound-for-pound best collegiate wrestlers on the planet. Enjoy!

  
• 12.17.2023

  #472 Haley Augello - 2016 Olympia and World Team Member

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Haley Augello is a former Olympian (2016) and World Team Member (2017) for the red white and blue. Haley recently announced her comeback and is training with Izzy Style in Chicago.

  
• 12.11.2023

  #471 Earl Smith - Intermat Site Editor & 2x Journalist OTY Winner

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Earl Smith is the site editor for Intermat. He’s one of the leading experts on high school and NCAA wrestling. Enjoy!

  
• 12.04.2023

  #470 Seth Gross - NCAA Champ, World Team Member, Wisconsin AC

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Seth Gross is an NCAA champion, 2x NCAA finalist, and former World Team Member. He’s currently the Assistant Coach at Wisconsin. Enjoy! * PRESENTING SPONSOR This Episode is presented by NCAA Champion Teague Moore’s business, The Wrestling Consultant. When...

  
• 11.26.2023

  #469 David Taylor - 3x World Champ & Olympic Champ

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE David Taylor is the 2023 World Champ and 2021 Olympic champ. He’s the most decorated international wrestler in Penn State history with 3 world titles, and is aiming to become a 2x Olympic champ next summer in Paris...

  
• 11.21.2023

  #468 Logan Stieber - 4x NCAA Champ, Hodge Winner, World Champ

  Logan Stieber is a 4x NCAA Champion for Ohio State. He’s also a World Champ and multiple-time World Team Member. Logan is currently the assistant coach at Ohio State. Enjoy! * PRESENTING SPONSOR This Episode is presented by NCAA Champion Teague Moore’s...

  
• 11.14.2023

  #467 Pat Cummins - 2x Penn State All American, UFC Veteran

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Pat Cummins is a former 2x All American for Penn State and a UFC veteran. He famously fought Daniel - DC - Cormier on a week’s notice at UFC 170. He did all of this despite being a...

  
• 11.13.2023

  #466 VITO GOES DOWN - Week 2 Recap

  This deep-dive episode covers all of the upsets and news from Week 2 of the college season. We cover Vito’s loss, Ohio State’s big win, and news from Iowa. Enjoy!

  
• 11.09.2023

  #465 DEEP DIVE - IHSA Cancels 1995 State Tournament

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE This deep-dive episode covers the IHSA’s cancellation of the 1995 IHSA state wrestling tournament. This highly controversial decision has been talked about for years within Illinois circles and we’re excited to share this story with our larger...

  
• 10.30.2023

  #464 Zain Retherford - World Champ, 3x NCAA Champ for Penn State

  Zain Retherford is the 2023 World Champion. He’s a former 3x NCAA champ and 2x Hodge Award Winner for Penn State’s Cael Sanderson. Enjoy!

  
• 10.23.2023

  #463 Jon Reader - Wisconsin Associate Head Coach, NCAA Champ

  Jon Reader is the associate head coach for Wisconsin. As a wrestler, he was an NCAA champ and 3x All American for Iowa State. Reader was coached by Bobby Douglas, Cael Sanderson and Kevin Jackson.

  
• 10.16.2023

  #462 Jim Gibbons - Executive Producer of The Dual, NCAA Champion Wrestler & Coach

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jim Gibbons is the executive producer of The Dual, a docuseries on the historic dual between Iowa and Iowa State in February 1986. The Dual will be available for streaming in mid-November. Jim is also a...

  
• 10.09.2023

  #461 Myles Amine - Self Reflection, Getting Out of a Rut & Austin Gomez

  Myles Amine is a 2023 World Bronze medalist, 5x All American for Michigan, and an Olympic Bronze Medalist. In this episode, we talk about Myles’ recent performance at the 2023 World Championships. We also talk about Austin Gomez’s transfer to...

  
• 10.01.2023

  #460 Recapping the World Championships with Bryan Medlin

  Bryan Medlin joins the show to recap the 2023 World Championships. Coach Medlin is the personal coach for Zane Richards and head coach of the Illinois RTC. Enjoy! * PRESENTING SPONSOR This Episode is presented by CauseMatch. Fundraise smarter, and widen...

  
• 09.25.2023

  #459 Brent Metcalf - Iowa State Coach, 2x NCAA Champ

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Brent Metcalf is the Assistant Coach at Iowa State, where he’s been for the past seven years. As a wrestler, Brent was a 3x NCAA finalist and 2x NCAA champ for Tom Brands and the Iowa Hawkeyes....

  
• 09.18.2023

  #458 Rob Koll - UNC Head Coach, NCAA Champion

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rob Koll is the head coach of UNC. He was previously the head coach at Stanford and Cornell, where he built a dynasty coaching the likes of Kyle Dake, Yianni D, Gabe Dean and Vito Arujua. Coach...

  
• 09.11.2023

  #457 John Heffernan - St Eds Head Coach, 2x All American for Iowa

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE John Heffernan is the head coach at St. Ed’s in the Cleveland area. St. Ed’s is one of the most storied high school programs in the country, winning 11 national titles and 35 Ohio state titles since...

  
• 09.07.2023

  #456 Chris Perry - Oklahoma State Asst Coach, 2x NCAA Champ

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chris Perry is the assistant coach at Oklahoma State. As a wrestler, Chris was 2x NCAA Champion for the Cowboys. He’s also the nephew of the great John Smith and brother to Mark Perry - 2x NCAA...

  
• 09.05.2023

  #455 Doug Schwab - UNI Head Coach, Olympian, NCAA Champion

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Doug Schwab is the head coach at UNI. As a wrestler, Coach Schwab was an NCAA champion for Iowa and an Olympian in 2008. Doug’s Olympic teammates include Daniel Cormier, Ben Askren, and Henry Cejudo. Enjoy! (Photo:...

  
• 08.28.2023

  #454 Teague Moore - NCAA Champ, Former College Head Coach

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Teague Moore is an NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. He’s a 3x All American and former PIAA state champ. Teague wrestled internationally for the Gator Wrestling Club before becoming the head coach at both Clarion and American....

  
• 08.20.2023

  #453 Hardell Moore - 2x Oklahoma State All American & Founder of OWA

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Hardell Moore is a 2x All American for Oklahoma State, is the founder of the Oklahoma Wrestling Academy, and currently serves as the director for Team Oklahoma. He’s also a TV commentator for ESPN+ for Oklahoma State...

  
• 08.13.2023

  #452 Mark Angle - 5x Fargo Champ & 3x All American

  Mark Angle is a 3x All-American and 5x Fargo champion. He was one of the dominant lightweight wrestlers in the late 1990s, battling the likes of Michael Lightner and Doug Schwab. Mark wrestled for Clarion and was a 1x...

  
• 08.07.2023

  #451 BJ Futrell - Northwestern Assistant Coach, 2x All American for Illinois

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE B.J. Futrell is the newly announced assistant coach at Northwestern. BJ was previously an assistant at Penn under coach Roger Reina. As a wrestler, BJ is one of the best to come out of the great state...

  
• 07.30.2023

  #450 Sean Bormet - Michigan Head Coach, 2x All American

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Sean Bormet is the head coach at the University of Michigan. Since taking the job in March 2018, Coach Bormet has led Michigan to a Big 10 title (2022) and an NCAA team trophy (2nd in 2022). ...

  
• 07.26.2023

  #449 - 1987 NCAA Deep Dive

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ryan deep-dives the 1987 NCAA tournament. (PIC: NWHOF) * FANS If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to...

  
• 07.17.2023

  #448 Tom Ryan - NCAA Champion Head Coach for Ohio State

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tom Ryan is the head coach at Ohio State. * FANS If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping...

  
• 06.29.2023

  #447 Mike Zadick - Olympian, 3x All American for Iowa, World Silver Medalist

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mike Zadick is a former Olympian, 3x NCAA All-American for the University of Iowa and World Silver Medalist. * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING CLUB’S SUMMER CAMPS This episode is brought to you by the Frog Ninja Wrestling Camp...

  
• 06.19.2023

  #446 Jason Potter - Illinois State Champion Coach and Wrestler on Program Building

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jason Potter is the Head Coach at St. Charles East High School. Coach Potter led St. Charles East to the IHSA 3A state title this past February. As a wrestler, Coach Potter was a 2x Illinois state champ....

  
• 06.12.2023

  #445 Bryan Medlin - Final X Recap

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Bryan Medlin - head coach of the Illinois RTC - is back to recap Final X. * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING CLUB’S SUMMER CAMPS This episode is brought to you by the Frog Ninja Wrestling Camps, taking place June...

  
• 06.02.2023

  #444 Michael Macchiavello - 2023 US Open Champ, NCAA Champ

  Michael Macchiavello is the 2023 US Open Champion and is competing at Final X on Saturday, June 10. Mike was an NCAA champion for NC State. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING CLUB’S SUMMER CAMPS This episode is brought to you...

  
• 05.19.2023

  #443 David Carr - NCAA Champ for Iowa State, Junior World Champ

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE David Carr is an NCAA champion for Iowa State. He’s also a 4x All-American and a U20 Junior World Champ. David is the son of Nate Carr - Olympic Bronze Medalist and NCAA Champion for Iowa State...

  
• 05.15.2023

  #442 Rob Waller - PA Coaching Legend

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rob Waller is a legendary coach from Pennsylvania. For over fifty years, he’s run the Rob Waller All-American wrestling camp and club. Coach Waller is a PA hall of famer, as is his son Robbie Waller who...

  
• 05.10.2023

  #440 Myles Amine - Olympic Bronze Medalist and 5x All American for Michigan is Back!

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Myles Amine is a 5x All-American for Michigan and Olympic Bronze Medalist. This is Myles’ second time on the podcast. Check out episode #359 for our first interview with Myles. * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING...

  
• 05.10.2023

  #441 Charlie Brenneman - UFC Fighter, Author and Public Speaker

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Charlie Brenneman is a public speaker, author, and former UFC fighter. As a wrestler, Charlie was a 2x PIAA runner-up and was an NCAA qualifier for Lock Haven. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING CLUB’S SUMMER CAMPS This...

  
• 05.03.2023

  #439 Daniel Cormier - The Henry Cejudo Experiment Bonus Episode

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Daniel Cormier is a 2x Olympian, two-division UFC champion, and is currently the commentator for the UFC along with Joe Rogan and Jon Anik. * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING CLUB’S SUMMER CAMPS This episode is brought to...

  
• 05.03.2023

  #437 The Making of the Henry Cejudo Experiment with Rollie Peterkin

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, host Ryan Warner and Rollie Peterkin recap the making of the Henry Cejudo Experiment. * PRESENTED BY THE FROG NINJA WRESTLING CLUB’S SUMMER CAMPS This episode is brought to you by the Frog Ninja Wrestling Camps, taking...

  
• 05.03.2023

  #438 Kendall Cross - The Henry Cejudo Experiment Bonus Episode

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE Kendall Cross is the 1996 Olympic gold medalist and former NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. This interview is from the Henry Cejudo Experiment (Henry Cejudo documentary) and focuses on Kendall’s role in watching Henry at Fargo and...

  
• 04.24.2023

  Ep 1 - The Henry Cejudo Experiment

  Henry rises from the roughest of beginnings to become one of the best high school wrestlers in the country. ** The Henry Cejudo Experiment is a six-part audio documentary podcast that chronicles the rise of Henry Cejudo’s wrestling career, featuring over 30...