Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

Latest Episodes:

The Smiths | Ep 4, Pat's Rise (#203) Feb 01, 2021

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Pat navigates the shark-infested waters of NCAA wrestling, while Oklahoma State is thrown into an NCAA investigation. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner Original score: Gary Lionelli Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family. *** ABOUT THE SERIES Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling’s legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives. *** ABOUT WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday. TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 *** 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

The Smiths | Ep 3, The King of the World (#202) Feb 01, 2021

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John battles an unlikely foe before making his first run at Olympic Gold. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner Original score: Gary Lionelli Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family. *** ABOUT THE SERIES Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling’s legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives. *** ABOUT WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday. TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 *** 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

The Smiths | Ep 2, The Redshirt (#201) Feb 01, 2021

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John suffers a crushing defeat in the 1985 NCAA finals before entering an age of self-discovery. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner Original score: Gary Lionelli Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family. *** ABOUT THE SERIES Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling’s legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives. *** ABOUT WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday. TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 *** 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

The Smiths | Ep 1, 1984 (#200) Feb 01, 2021

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John navigates his freshman year at Oklahoma State, while his older brother, Lee Roy, attempts to make the 1984 Olympic Team. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner Original score: Gary Lionelli Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family. *** ABOUT THE SERIES Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling’s legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives. *** ABOUT WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday. TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 *** 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

#199 Pat Popolizio - Head Coach, North Carolina State Jan 29, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Pat Popolizio is the head wrestling coach at North Carolina State. He’s widely considered one of the top college coaches in the game. He’s built NC State into a perennial power, and before that, re-built Binghamton from the ground up. Awesome conversation here folks, enjoy! TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 * SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Spartan Combat Nationals, taking place this May 21-23 in Jacksonville Florida. The Nationals features beach wrestling on day one, freestyle on day two, folkstyle on day 3 and a team duals on the final 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! * 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 Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday.

#198 Mike Eierman One of America's Elite Youth Coaches Jan 25, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mike Eierman is one of the elite coaches in the country. His club - Eierman Elite - has produced the likes of J’den Cox and Jaydin Eierman. Mike has also coached for the University of Missouri and worked with UFC pro fighters Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren and Michael Chandler. Prior to coaching, Mike wrestled for the University of Nebraska where he was an All American (1993). One of my favorite parts of this podcast is listening to Mike talk about coaching J’den at the 2016 Olympics. Please enjoy! TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 * SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Spartan Combat Nationals, taking place this May 21-23 in Jacksonville Florida. The Nationals features beach wrestling on day one, freestyle on day two, folkstyle on day 3 and a team duals on the final 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! * 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 Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday.

#197 Matt Gentry - 2x Olympian & NCAA Champion Jan 22, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Matt Gentry is a 2x Olympian and NCAA Champion. He wrestled collegiately for Stanford and then went on to represent Team Canada at both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Please enjoy! Follow Matt: Twitter: @gentrywrestling TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 * SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Spartan Combat Nationals, taking place this May 21-23 in Jacksonville Florida. The Nationals features beach wrestling on day one, freestyle on day two, folkstyle on day 3 and a team duals on the final 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! * 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 Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday.

#196 Jason Borrelli - Stanford Wrestling Head Coach Jan 19, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jason Borrelli is the Stanford Wrestling head coach. He’s been on the Cardinals’ staff since 2008, and before that, coached and wrestled at Central Michigan University. In this episode we cover Coach Borrelli’s early years wrestling, the influence of Penn State Wrestling Coach Casey Cunningham - who was an NCAA champion for Borrelli’s father at CMU - and updates from the Keep Stanford Wrestling push. To date, the Keep Stanford Wrestling team has helped raise over $12 million, which is incredible. Really enjoyed this one folks. Peace! SUPPORT STANFORD WRESTLING Keep Stanford Wrestling Pledge to Keep Stanford Wrestling Write a Letter for Keep Stanford Wrestling Picture: Wrestlers are Warriors / Tony Rotundo TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 * SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Spartan Nutrition. Shop Tea, Energy Capsules and Hydration now: https://mbsy.co/3bGr27 * 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 Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday.

#195 Kellen Russell - 2x NCAA Champion, Michigan Assistant Coach Jan 12, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Kellen Russell is a 2x NCAA champion and currently coaches for the University of Michigan under head coach Sean Bormet. Back in high school, Kellen wrestled for the great Jeff Buxton at Blair Academy. Enjoy it folks! Picture: Wrestlers are Warriors / Tony Rotundo TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 * SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Spartan Nutrition. Shop Tea, Energy Capsules and Hydration now: https://mbsy.co/3bGr27 * 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 Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday.

#194 Victoria Francis - 2x World Team Member Jan 11, 2021

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Victoria Francis is a 2x World Team Member, most recently in 2019. She’s currently shooting for a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Enjoy it folks! Picture: Wrestlers are Warriors / Tony Rotundo TEXT the SHOW! --Keyword: Wrestle --Number: 224-54 * SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Spartan Nutrition. Shop Tea, Energy Capsules and Hydration now: https://mbsy.co/3bGr27 * 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 Hosted by Ryan Warner, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features in-depth interviews with wrestlers and coaches to learn how the sport shaped and molded their lives. By stitching together stories of sacrifice, triumph, defeat and perseverance, the Podcast takes the listener deep inside the world’s oldest sport. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday.

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