Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#293 Dan Dennis - Olympian and Head Coach for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Dec 13, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dan Dennis is the Head Coach for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. He was a 2x All American for the University of Iowa, wrestling for head coach Tom Brands and Olympic Bronze medalist Terry Brands. During Dennis’ senior year, he placed 2nd at the NCAA Division 1 wrestling tournament. In 2016, Dan became an Olympian, beating former Hawkeye Tony Ramos in the finals of the Olympic Trials. This interview was recorded for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Podcast, which is a video podcast, available exclusively to Hawkeye Wrestling Club Inner Circle members. Watch the full episode now on the Inner Circle Portal. Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers are Warriors * PRESENTED BY QUANT WRESTLING This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store. Quant just released their predictions/odds for the 2022 NCAA tournament. Check them out now on the Quant Wrestling App. Use the discount code WCML to get your first month free! Download the Quant Wrestling App: https://apps.apple.com/cg/app/quant-wrestling/id1552232724 * 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.

#292 Frank Popolizio - Head Coach of Journeymen Wrestling Dec 08, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Frank Popolizio (@jmenwrestling) is the owner of Journeymen wrestling and the man behind the National Collegiate Duals taking place this December 20 and 21 on Rokfin. Frank is the older brother of Pat Popolizio, who has been on the podcast and currently coaches at NC State. Enjoy folks! Watch the National Collegiate Duals on Rokfin: https://www.rokfin.com/article/5356?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Campaign&utm_campaign=New+Post+Email * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT The Spartan Nationals are coming back to Florida this April! Register now for Beach, Freestyle, Greco and Folkstyle wrestling action. REGISTER * 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.

#291 Bill 'Mr Z' Zimmerman - PA HOF Coach Dec 02, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Bill “Mr. Z” Zimmerman is a legendary Pennsylvania high school wrestling coach. From 1961 - 1994, Mr. Z coached at Harriton High School and was known for his impeccable leadership and competitive spirit. Mr. Z is 90 years old and is joined by three of his former wrestlers: Bill Pincus, Tom Remillard and Mike Gretz. This past spring, Mike started a scholarship in Mr. Z’s legacy which has raised nearly $100k to date. The scholarship benefits a wrestler who meets the financial need criteria in the Lower Merion District. 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. Download Quant: Apple App Store Download Quant: Google Play Store * 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.

#290 Jon Fitch - MMA Legend and Pioneer Nov 29, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jon Fitch is an MMA legend, having achieved the #2 world ranking in the UFC and tallying over 32 wins in a career that spanned 18 years inside the cage. Today Jon hosts the podcast Jon Fitch Knows Nothing, and has authored two books: The Weight Cut Bible and Failing Upwards. 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. Download Quant: Apple App Store Download Quant: Google Play Store * 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.

#289 Joe Kania - Founder of Fantasy Fight League Nov 24, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Joe Kania is the founder and CEO of Fantasy Fight League. Go to FantasyFightLeague.com to play now! * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. Shop Yianni D, Kyle Dake and David Carr gear 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.

#288 Dennis Hall - World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Nov 22, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dennis Hall is one of the most decorated American Greco wrestlers of all time. He won a world championship in 1995, beating four former world champions along the way. In 1996, Dennis won a silver medal at the Olympics. Domestically, Hall was a 10x US National Champion. At the 2004 Olympic Trials, he was involved in one of the longest wrestling matches of all time, where he defeated training partner Brandon Paulson to make the 2004 Olympic Team. In this episode we cover: -The 1995 World Championships -Losing to the Cuban in ‘93 and why that match was the turning point in his career -Turning down a scholarship to wrestle at the greco world championships -Training with Terry Brands -Wrestling training partner Brandon Paulson at the ‘04 Trials -Talking to John Smith at the ‘92 Olympics -Barcelona Olympics vs Atlanta Olympics Enjoy folks! (Photo: Lance Iversen) * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. Shop Yianni D, Kyle Dake and David Carr gear 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.

#287 Bob Brams - World Renowned Attorney and Brain Cancer Survivor Nov 15, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Bob Brams is a former highly-successful, world-renowned attorney whose fight against brain cancer was documented in his book ‘Forever Optimistic: Fighting Brain Cancer, Finding Your Best Path, and Leading a Life With Purpose.’ Bob wrestled in high school and college and used the principles distilled through wrestling in his ongoing battle with cancer. I can’t wait for you all to hear this episode, where Bob is joined by his wife Kim. Buy Bob’s book: Forever Optimistic: Fighting Brain Cancer, Finding Your Best Path, and Leading a Life With Purpose Visit Bob’s website: One Mission - Beating Brain Cancer * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. Shop Yianni D, Kyle Dake and David Carr gear 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.

#286 Terry Brands - Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2x World Champ Nov 12, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Terry Brands is the associate head coach at the University of Iowa. He’s an Olympic Bronze Medalist (2000 Olympics), 2x NCAA Champion for the Hawks and a 2x World Champion. Terry and I sat down in October at Carver Hawkeye Arena to record this interview as part of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Podcast. To watch the video portion of this interview, please join the Hawkeye Wrestling Club’s Inner Circle. Join the Inner Circle: https://www.hawkeyewrestlingclub.com/inner-circle/ Enjoy this one! (Photo: Tony Rotundo) * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning to Jacksonville, Florida on April 8-10, 2022. 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.

#285 TJ Sebolt - Owner of Sebolt Wrestling Academy, 4x Iowa State Champ Nov 07, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE TJ Sebolt is the owner and head coach of Sebolt Wrestling Academy (SWA), one of the top wrestling clubs in the country. Sebolt Wrestling Academy has produced the likes of Nathan Jesuroga, Drake Ayala, and Cullen Schriever. As a high schooler, TJ put together one of the most impressive careers in Iowa history, winning four state titles and losing just one match. TJ was the first Iowa high school wrestler to win over 200 matches and won a Fargo title before wrestling at Iowa State for Cael Sanderson for a season. In this episode we talk… - Living with Montini wrestling legend Pat McCaffrey -TJ’s daily workout regiment -Battles with future Iowa Hawkeye wrestler Joey Slaton -Idolizing UNI wrestling head coach Doug Schwab -Fearing failure and how that impacted his career as a Cyclone wrestler -How a parent should work with their kid at practice -The evolution of SWA -Dan Knight and his impact on SWA -Drake Ayala and Nathan Jesuroga’s development Enjoy this one! (Photo: Des Moines Register) * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning to Jacksonville, Florida on April 8-10, 2022. 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.

#284 Oscar Wood - 2004 Olympian and the first 4x JR Greco Champ Nov 05, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Oscar Wood is one of the original Kings of Fargo, being the first person to win four junior greco national titles, after Alan Fried won 4 freestyle titles in the 80s. Oscar went on to wrestle at Oregon State where he was a two-time All American. In 2004, Oscar competed in the Olympics in Greco, after he won the 2004 Olympic Team Trials. Enjoy this one folks, as Chael Sonnen has been raving about getting Oscar on the podcast for months! * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. The Spartan Combat Nationals are returning to Jacksonville, Florida on April 8-10, 2022. 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.

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