Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#303 Tom Brands - Iowa Head Coach, 4x NCAA Champion Coach Jan 18, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tom Brands is the head coach of the University of Iowa wrestling team where he’s won 4 NCAA team titles. Tom is a 3x NCAA champ for legendary coach Dan Gable and the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist. Tom was also the 1993 world champion. This interview was recorded back in October as part of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Podcast series. You can watch the full video version of the episode on the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Inner Circle portal or the HWC’s Rokfin channel. (Photo/Sam Janicki, SJanickiPhoto.com) * PRESENTED BY QUANT WRESTLING This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling, an app that provides detailed analytics on the sport of wrestling. Download the Quant app now in the Apple and Google 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! * 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.

#302 Jason Bryant - Hall of Fame Announcer and Sportswriter Jan 12, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jason Bryant is a hall of fame broadcaster and sports announcer. He’s announced the Olympics, World Championships, NCAAs and countless other events. In the late 1990s he founded Mat Talk and re-launched the company as the Mat Talk Network in 2014. Since, he’s hosted and produced thousands of podcast episodes on the great sport of wrestling. Jason is a pioneer, a mentor and a friend. Enjoy! (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers are Warriors) * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning to Jacksonville, Florida, this April 8-10. Wrestle a different style each day. 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! * 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.

#301 Donnie Vinson - Cornell Associate Head Coach Jan 11, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Donnie Vinson is the Associate Head Coach at Cornell. He joined the Big Red this summer after coaching at NC State since 2017. As a wrestler, Donnie is one of the few to beat Kyle Dake in college. At the 2012 NCAAs, Donnie was an All American for Binghamton, placing 3rd at 149. Enjoy! (Photo: Cornell Athletics) * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning to Jacksonville, Florida, this April 8-10. Wrestle a different style each day. 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! * 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.

#300 Joey McKenna - 3x All American, Olympic Trials Runner Up Jan 05, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Joey McKenna is a 3x All American, an NCAA finalist and an Olympic Trials finalist. In college he wrestled for both Stanford and Ohio State. He currently wrestles for the Penn RTC. As a high schooler, Joey wrestled for the legend, Jeff Buxton, at Blair Academy. While at Ohio State, Joey was a part of those legendary Buckey teams, led by Tom Ryan, that challenged Penn State’s dominance of the late 2010s. Enjoy! (Photo: Ed Sanchez) * PRESENTED BY Wrestlers are Warriors This episode is presented by Wrestlers are Warriors Photography. This is Tony Rotundo’s company - an Olympic level photographer - so you know these photos are all shot by Tony and are world class. Go to WrestlersAreWarriors.Com, search for your favorite wrestler and order a print to support one of the great photographers of our time. WrestlersAreWarriors.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! * 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.

#299 Quintroy Harrell - Harvey Twisters Head Coach and Hall of Famer Jan 03, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Quintroy Harrell is the legendary head coach of the Harvey Twisters, one of the most successful wrestling clubs in Illinois history. The Twisters were founded in the early 1980s by Don Whitted and by 1984, Quint was named head coach. The Twisters have achieved unprecedented success, winning 20+ IKWF team state titles, placing numerous wrestlers on Division 1 college programs, with Twisters wrestlers winning six NCAA Division One titles and representing the USA on two Olympic teams. Coach Quint retired in 2021 and this interview was recorded at his home in the South Chicago Suburbs. This interview is heavily focused on the early years of the Twisters and was recorded as part of my research process for the Tony Davis audio documentary that airs this spring. Most of the Tony Davis commentary has been removed as it needs a bit of context to resonate. That said, what remains is the first known interview Coach Quint has ever given. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY QUANT WRESTLING This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling, an app that provides detailed analytics on the sport of wrestling. Download the Quant app now in the Apple and Google 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! * 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.

#298 Brandon Wright - 2x National Champ, CEO of Wright Way Wrestling Dec 30, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Brandon Wright is the CEO of Wright Way Wrestling. He was a 2x Indiana State Champ (4x finalist) and a 2x NAIA national champion for Grandview. Brandon was also a Fargo Cadet National Champ as a high schooler. Brandon’s father, Tim Wright, was the first 4x NCAA champ in any sport, when he won four NCAA Division Two wrestling titles in the 1980s. To listen to our interview with Tim, check out episode 229. Enjoy folks! (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers Are Warriors) * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. I’m a sucker for a good crewneck and the Spartan Combat Crew is one of the slickest looking crews on the market. Get yourself some new threads now on Spartan Combat: Spartan Combat Crewneck. * 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.

#297 Mike Caruso - 3x NCAA Champ and Retired CEO Dec 27, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mike Caruso is a 3x NCAA Champion for Lehigh and is the ‘youngest 3x champ in NCAA history’. Mike lost just one match throughout high school and college, before beginning a successful career in the insurance business. Today, the Lehigh wrestling complex is named in Mike’s honor. Enjoy folks! * PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling, an app that provides detailed analytics on the sport of wrestling. Use the discount code WCML to get your first month free. Download Quant 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.

#296 Doug Schwab - UNI Head Coach, Olympian Dec 23, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Doug Schwab is the head coach at the University of Northern Iowa. He’s led the Panthers since 2010 and before coaching was an Olympian and a NCAA champ for the Hawks. This is Doug’s second time on the show. Check out episode 102 for our first podcast. Enjoy! Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers are Warriors * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning this April (4/8-4/10) to Jacksonville, Florida. Wrestle Beach, Freestyle, Greco and Folkstyle and compete for one of the coolest trophies in wrestling. 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.

#295 John Dergo - All American, Big 10 Champ, High School Football God Dec 20, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE John Dergo is a Big 10 champ and All American for the University of Illinois. John was also a 4x NCAA qualifier who never redshirted. In high school, Dergo was a football god. He won the national football player of the year, rushed for 3010 yards and scored 52 touchdowns as the running back for the mighty Morris. There is even a book written about Dergo’s high school heroics: The Dergo-Oh Game. As a wrestler, Dergo was a 2x Illinois state champ. Today, John lives in Charlotte and works in business. Enjoy! Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers are Warriors * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning this April (4/8-4/10) to Jacksonville, Florida. Wrestle Beach, Freestyle, Greco and Folkstyle and compete for one of the coolest trophies in wrestling. 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.

#294 Lee Pritts - ASU Assistant Coach, All American, Triathlete Dec 14, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Lee Pritts is the assistant coach at Arizona State. Lee has been coaching D1 wrestling for over 19 years. As a wrestler, Lee was an All American for Eastern Michigan in 1996. Really enjoyed this one folks, hope you do as well. Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers are Warriors * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning this April (4/8-4/10) to Jacksonville, Florida. Wrestle Beach, Freestyle, Greco and Folkstyle and compete for one of the coolest trophies in wrestling. 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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