Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#153 Barry Davis - Dan Gable Disciple, 3x NCAA Champ Jul 27, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Barry Davis is a 3x NCAA champ for the great Dan Gable and the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 1984, Barry was the Olympic Silver Medalist. He’d then go on to coach at Iowa, as well as lead the Wisconsin Badgers for a number of years. He’s an icon. A legend. A great storyteller. Enjoy it folks! SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Wrestling Changed My Life online store. We have podcast T-Shirts, Hoodies, Crew-necks, Stickers and more. Go to Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com to shop. ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com

#152 Nate Jackson - Princeton Assistant Coach, 2x All American Jul 23, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE One of Illinois' favorites sons, Nate Jackson is our guest today. He's currently an assistant wrestling coach for Princeton University, and is also a member of the NJRTC. Nate is actively training for the 2021 Olympics. Enjoy it folks! SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Wrestling Changed My Life online store. We have podcast T-Shirts, Hoodies, Crew-necks, Stickers and more. Go to Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com to shop. ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com

#151 Donny Pritzlaff - Rutgers Associate Head Coach, 2x NCAA Champ Jul 20, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Donny Pritzlaff is the Associate Head Coach at Rutgers. Before his coaching days, he was a New Jersey legend, winning multiple state titles before signing with the Wisconsin Badgers. There, he won two NCAA titles and a bronze medal at the 2006 World Championships. Today, he and coach Scott Goodale are building the Rutgers Scarlet Knights wrestling team into a national power. To listen to the podcast with Scott Goodale, check episode #122. SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Wrestling Changed My Life online store. We have podcast T-Shirts, Hoodies, Crew-necks, Stickers and more. Go to Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com to shop. ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com

#150 Nazar Kulchytskyy - The Ukrainian School of Wrestling Jul 14, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nazar Kulchytskyy is a former Ukranian national champion, 3x NCAA Division 3 national champion and a staple on the US senior circuit. He recently retired (like a month ago) and joined the show to talk about his upbringing in the Ukranian system, migrating to the US and his first Fargo experience. Nazar also just opened his training facility near Madison, WI. If you search “Team Nazar” you’ll find his website. Enjoy it folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Assembly Fall, our latest audio documentary that went live last Tuesday. You can listen via episode #145 in the feed, or by texting IHSA to 555-888. About Assembly Fall: In a match dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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.

#149 Georgi Ivanov - 2016 Olympian for Bulgaria Jul 12, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Georgi Ivanov was a 2016 Olympian for Bulgaria. His story of coming to America is incredible. He migrated to the US as a high school senior, without knowing a soul. He then wrestled for division two powerhouse UNO and was a 2x All American before the program was dropped. After wrestling for Boise State, Georgi had a crazy experience making the Bulgarian Olympic team. Enjoy it folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Assembly Fall, our latest audio documentary that went live last Tuesday. You can listen via episode #145 in the feed, or by texting IHSA to 555-888. About Assembly Fall: In a match dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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.

#148 Jordan Burroughs - 5x World & Olympic Champion Jul 08, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jordan Burroughs is arguably the best American wrestler of all time. After winning two NCAA titles for Nebraska, JB won his first world championship in 2011. He’d go on to win the 2012 Olympics, as well as subsequent world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2017. He’s one of the best to ever step on the mat - period. This interview was recorded at JB’s in-laws in Buffalo New York. Enjoy it folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Assembly Fall, our latest audio documentary that went live last Tuesday. You can listen via episode #145 in the feed, or by texting IHSA to 555-888. About Assembly Fall: In a match dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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.

#147 Trent Paulson - NCAA Champion, World Team Member, Virginia Assistant Coach Jul 06, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Trent Paulson is the assistant wrestling coach at the University of Virginia. He and his twin brother Travis were STUD wrestlers for Iowa State. Trent won a NCAA title in 2007 and made the US World Team in 2009. After coaching at Iowa State for a few years, Travis took a coaching position at Virginia and Trent followed suit. Now, they are building a really strong program at one of the great public institutions in the US, the University of Virginia. Enjoy this one folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Assembly Fall, a new audio documentary that went live last Tuesday. You can listen via episode #145 in the feed, or by texting IHSA to 555-888. About Assembly Fall: In a match dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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.

#146 Israel - Izzy Style - Martinez: Behind the Scenes Jul 04, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Israel - Izzy Style - Martinez is the owner of Izzy Style Wrestling. He’s also the MMA coach for UFC greats Jon Jones and Holly Holm. This interview was recorded as part of our research for Assembly Fall - an audio documentary that dropped last Tuesday (go to episode #145 to listen to Assembly Fall). Izzy was best friends with the co-star of Assembly Fall, Eric Tannenbaum, and this interview focuses on Izzy’s relationship with Eric. It’s raw. It’s uncut. Enjoy it folks! We’ll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Assembly Fall, a new audio documentary airing next Tuesday. In a match dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? ABOUT THE WRESTLING CHANGED MY LIFE PODCAST 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.

#145 Assembly Fall: Tannenbaum vs Kucala (Audio Documentary) Jun 30, 2020

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ABOUT THIS AUDIO DOC Dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? DIRECTORS’S TAKE If you were a wrestling fan in 2001, you'll never forget where you were when you heard about the Tannenbaum-Kucala match. But most know almost nothing about the Tannenbaum and Kucala stories, as well as what happened in the hours and minutes leading up to that fateful match. Our mission with ‘Assembly Fall’ was to bring Eric and Matt’s stories to life. Most important, we wanted to show just what it takes to achieve something incredible, and how to respond after your lifelong goal is ripped from your hands - as it was for Tannenbaum. We also set out to answer the age-old question - is this the biggest upset in finals history? Assembly Fall, I hope, answers these questions and shows a behind-the-curtain look at this incredible match. This episode was produced by Ryan Warner and the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast. For more information, please visit WrestlingChangedMyLife.com. SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Wrestling Changed My Life online store, where you can buy podcast T’s, hoodies, stickers and more. To shop, go to Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com.

#144 Trailer for Assembly Fall (Audio Documentary) Jun 27, 2020

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Airing next Tuesday, Assembly Fall. An audio documentary brought to you by Wrestling Changed My Life. In a match dubbed as the biggest upset in Illinois history, Matt Kucala defied the odds and pinned the previously unbeaten Eric Tannenbaum at the 2001 IHSA state finals. Assembly Fall takes an in-depth look at that match and answers the question: is it the biggest upset in state history? *Summary On February 17, 2001, Illinois wrestling fans witnessed one of the most shocking upsets in state history as Eric Tannenbaum and Matt Kucala wrestled for the 125 lbs crown. Heading into the match, Tannenbaum 86-0 and the defending state champion. He was aiming to become the first undefeated, 4x state champ in Illinois history. Kucala had other plans. *Director’s Take If you were a wrestling fan in 2001, you'll never forget where you were when you heard about the Tannenbaum-Kucala match. But most know almost nothing about the Tannenbaum and Kucala stories, as well as what happened in the hours and minutes leading up to that fateful match. Our mission with ‘Assembly Fall’ was to bring Eric and Matt’s stories to life. Most important, we wanted to show just what it takes to achieve something incredible, and how to respond after your lifelong goal is ripped from your hands - as it was for Tannenbaum. We also set out to answer the age-old question - is this the biggest upset in finals history? Was the pin a fluke? Was Eric even pinned? Did Kucala really choose top in the third period with a 1-point lead? Assembly Fall, I hope, answers these questions and shows a behind-the-curtain look at this incredible match.

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