Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#313 Greg Warren - Stand-Up Comedian, All American for Mizzou Feb 21, 2022

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Greg Warren is a stand-up comedian and former All Amerian for Mizzou. Greg has been a comedian for 20+ years and has been featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Just for Laughs Festival, and is a regular guest on The Bob and Tom Show. Enjoy folks! * PRESENTED BY QUANT WRESTLING Quant Wrestling combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling. They track and time every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily to the Quant App. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple and Google app stores. Use the discount code WCML to get your first month free. * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#312 Joey Gilbert - 4x Illinois State Champ, 2x All American Feb 16, 2022

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Joey Gilbert was the first 4x Illinois state champion in Class AA (the big school division). Joey won his first state title in 1986 and his last in 1989. After high school, Joey was a 2x All American for Michigan where he had a few high-scoring matches with Tom Brands. In honor of the Illinois state tournament starting tomorrow, it was only right that we brought one of the Illinois GOATs onto the show. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT The Spartan Nationals are coming to Jacksonville, Florida April 8-10. Wrestle a different style each day, while competing for the coolest trophy in wrestling. Register now at Spartancombat.com * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#311 Nick Cegelski - USC Wrestling Coach, 30 Minutes to Presidents Club Host Feb 14, 2022

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Nick Cegelski is a former college wrestler for USC, where he helped start a club team, who runs a successful sales podcast, 30 Minutes to Presidents Club. * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT The Spartan Nationals are coming to Jacksonville, Florida April 8-10. Wrestle a different style each day, while competing for the coolest trophy in wrestling. Register now at Spartancombat.com * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#310 Brandon Paulson - Olympic Silver Medalist, World Class Coach Feb 09, 2022

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Brandon Paulson is an Olympic silver medalist and a former World silver medalist. Outside of Greco, Brandon was an All American for J Rob at Minnesota. After competing, Brandon coached Jake Deitchler to a berth on the 2008 Olympic team while Jake was still in high school. Today, Brandon co-runs Pinnacle Wrestling Academy with Jared Lawrence. * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT The Spartan Nationals are coming to Jacksonville, Florida April 8-10. Wrestle a different style each day, while competing for the coolest trophy in wrestling. Register now at Spartancombat.com * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#309 Melvin Douglas - World Champion, 2x Olympian, 2x NCAA Champ Feb 07, 2022

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Melvin Douglas is one of the most accomplished US wrestlers of all time. He was a 2x Olympian, 6x World Team member, 2x NCAA Champ and the 1993 World Champion. He was also a World Silver Medalist (1989) and 2x World Bronze Medalist (1994, 1995). In college, Melvin wrestled for Stan Abel at the University of Oklahoma where he was teammates with Dave and Mark Schultz. Enjoy this one folks! * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT Freestyle season is right around the corner. You can now buy the official Spartan Combat freestyle singlets - the same singlets worn by Kyle Dake and Yianni D at the ‘21 Trials. Click this link to shop freestyle singlets. * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#308 Steve Sanderson - Hall of Fame Coach for Wasatch High School Feb 02, 2022

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Steve Sanderson is the father of Cael, Cody, Cole and Cyler Sanderson - one of the most successful families in collegiate wrestling history. Steve built a dynasty at Wasatch High School in Heber City Utah, coaching 5 teams to Top 10 national rankings. His sons have been 8x All Americans at the NCAA tournament, with Cael Sanderson being the first to win 4 NCAA titles while going undefeated. Today, Steve is still coaching. Cael and Cody are creating their own dynasty at Penn State, while Cyler and Cole are still involved in coaching in Utah. Enjoy! (Picture: Sanderson Wrestling Academy) * PRESENTED BY QUANT WRESTLING Quant Wrestling combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling. They track and time every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Download Quant now on the Apple and Google app stores. Use the discount code WCML to get your first month free. * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#307 Stephen Barrett - NCAA Champ, Russian Resident for 15 years Jan 31, 2022

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Stephen Barrett is an NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. He was the first California state champion to win a division one NCAA title. After wrestling for the Cowboys, Stephen embarked on a career living abroad for Athletes in Action, which has taken him to places such as Moscow, Eastern Europe, and Mongolia. Enjoy this one folks! * PRESENTED BY QUANT WRESTLING Quant Wrestling combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling. They track and time every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Download Quant now on the Apple and Google app stores. Use the discount code WCML to get your first month free. * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#306 T.J. Williams - 2x NCAA Champ, 4x Illinois State Champ (Repost #116) Jan 27, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE T.J. Williams is a 2x NCAA champion for the University of Iowa and a 4x Illinois state champion. His 98-1 Iowa Hawkeye record is the best all-time Hawkeye history. This interview was originally recorded in 2020 and is being re-published in honor of Iowa wrestling Penn State tonight. Enjoy! * HAPPY HOUR We are hosting a happy hour this Friday (1/28) from 4-7 pm at The Vine in Coralville Iowa, right before Penn State wrestles Iowa. Enjoy free drinks, food and merch! We are co-hosting the Happy Hour with the great and powerful Stalemates. * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT Registration is now open for the Spartan Combat Nationals. Compete for the coolest trophy in wrestling, April 8-10 in Jacksonville Florida. Register now! * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * TEXT THE SHOW –Keyword: Wrestle –Number: 224-54 * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#305 Conor Beebe - 4x Illinois State Champ, 4x NCAA Qualifier Jan 26, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Conor Beebe is a 4x Illinois state champion and a 4x NCAA qualifier for Central Michigan University. After competing, Conor coached at Gardner Webb and Northwestern, before opening the Beebe Trained wrestling academy in Pinellas Park, Florida. Enjoy! (Photo: Northwestern University) * HAPPY HOUR We are hosting a happy hour this Friday (1/28) from 4-7 pm at The Vine in Coralville Iowa, right before Penn State wrestles Iowa. Enjoy free drinks, food and merch! We are co-hosting the Happy Hour with the great and powerful Stalemates. * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT Registration is now open for the Spartan Combat Nationals. Compete for the coolest trophy in wrestling, April 8-10 in Jacksonville Florida. Register now! * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * TEXT THE SHOW –Keyword: Wrestle –Number: 224-54 * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#304 Ira Lubert - Business Leader, Penn State Supporter and Philanthropist Jan 24, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ira Lubert is the co-founder of Independence Capital Partners and is a longtime supporter of Penn State wrestling. Ira wrestled for Penn State in the 1970s before embarking on an incredibly successful business career spanning sales, private equity and real estate. Ira also played a key role in Penn State’s hiring of Cael Sanderson in 2009. This interview is one of the few that Ira has ever done. Enjoy! * HAPPY HOUR We are hosting a happy hour this Friday (1/28) from 4-7 pm at The Vine in Coralville Iowa, right before Penn State wrestles Iowa. Enjoy free drinks, food and merch! We are co-hosting the Happy Hour with the great and powerful Stalemates. * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT Registration is now open for the Spartan Combat Nationals. Compete for the coolest trophy in wrestling, April 8-10 in Jacksonville Florida. Register now! * 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 convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * TEXT THE SHOW –Keyword: Wrestle –Number: 224-54 * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

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