Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#343 Ernie Monaco - Coach to 107 State Champs and 13 NCAA Champs Jun 07, 2022

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Ernie Monaco is the founder and head coach of The Edge School of Wrestling, the nation’s first wrestling school. Ernie has coached a staggering 13 NCAA division one champions and 107 New Jersey state champions. Ernie has also coached 20 current college coaches.

#342 Carl Adams Hall of Famer, 2x NCAA Champ, Inventor Jun 03, 2022

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Carl Adams was a 2x NCAA champion for Iowa State, where his teammates included the great Dan Gable and Chris Taylor. Carl went on to coach at the division one level for over 30 years. Carl is also the inventor of the ADAM Takedown Machine and has authored several books. Carl is also a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

#341 James Green - 2x World Medalist, 4x All American May 30, 2022

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James Green is a 2x World Medalist and 6x World Team Member. He recently retired and was hired by USA Wrestling as the National Developmental coach. (Photo: Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers are Warriors)

#340 Angel Cejudo - 4x Arizona State Champ, Head Coach at Valiant Prep May 26, 2022

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Angel Cejudo is a former #1 recruit in the nation and a 4x undefeated Arizona state champion. He’s the brother of Olympic gold medalist and UFC champ, Henry Cejudo. Today, Angel is the head coach at Valiant Prep, a private school that was started by NCAA champion Eric Larkin.

#339 Ernie Jones - 8x State Champ Coach, Kenny Monday's High School Coach May 23, 2022

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Ernie Jones is a legendary, hall of fame high school coach from Oklahoma. Coach Jones has coached over 121 state champs and 8 team titles during his 5+ decades of coaching. Coach Jones was Kenny Monday’s high school coach and was there to witness the epic matches between Kenny and Mike Sheets, both of which went on to win NCAA titles for Oklahoma State. Enjoy this one!

#338 Zach Tanelli - Columbia Head Coach and The Edge Alumni May 17, 2022

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Zach Tanelli is the head coach at Columbia University. Before his coaching days, Zach was an All American for the University of Wisconsin. He grew up wrestling for the great Ernie Monaco at The Edge. Enjoy! (Picture: Tony Rotundo)

#337 CBS Producer Mark Gross on Hollywood and Wrestling May 16, 2022

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Mark Gross is a producer for CBS. He’s wrote and produced Mike and Molly, and most recently, How We Roll. Before his time in television, Mark was a stand up comedian and a former wrestler back in his home state of Nebraska. Enjoy!

#336 Antonio McKee 2x Juco Champ, MMA Coach May 09, 2022

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Antonio McKee is a former 2x California Junior College state champion and a retired MMA fighter. Antonio has coached the likes of Aaron Pico, Chuck Liddel, Tito Ortiz and Dan Henderson out of his gym, The Bodyshop. Enjoy!

#335 Reggie Wright 2x All American for Oklahoma State, Illinois Legend May 05, 2022

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Reggie Wright is a former 2x NCAA All American for Oklahoma State. He’s also a 2x Illinois State Champion and a member of the IWCOA Hall of Fame. This interview was recorded for our latest audio documentary, Escape from Englewood, in which Reggie plays a huge role. Enjoy!

#334 Rollie Peterkin and Ryan Recap Escape from Englewood May 02, 2022

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Rollie Peterkin is a former Penn wrestler and MMA fighter in Peru.

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