Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#143 Gene Zanetti - How to Improve your Mental Game Jun 24, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Gene Zannetti is the co-founder of Wrestling Mindset. In this episode, we rehash the core principles of Wresting Mindset, how they can be applied to the current pandemic and the notion of outcome goals vs. input goals. 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.

#142 Anthony Rink - On D3 NCAA's being cancelled hours before the event was slated to start Jun 21, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Anthony Rink is a Division 3 All American for North Central College. He was a senior this year and was at the D3 nationals set to compete in his first NCAA national event when the tournament was cancelled due to CV19. I wanted to have Anthony talk about his experience and share his incredible perspective. Enjoy it! 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.

#141 Isaiah Martinez - 2x NCAA Champ, Oregon State Asst Coach Jun 18, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Isaiah Martinez is the assistant coach at Oregon State. He’s a former 2x NCAA Champ and 4x NCAA finalist for the Fighting Illini. Last spring he pushed the great Jordan Burroughs to the brink at FinalX. Enjoy this one folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#140 Clay the Carpenter Guida - UFC Fighter, Former World Champ Jun 15, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Clay Guida is a UFC fighter with wins over Nate Diaz, Anthony Petis and RDA. He’s the former Strikeforce World Champion and is set to fight in his 30th UFC fight next weekend. Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#139 Nick Gallo - 1977 NCAA Champ, The Man Behind the Gable Shoe Jun 10, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nick Gallo captured the 126-pound national championship and was named Outstanding Wrestler at the 1977 NCAA Championships. During his four years at Hofstra, Gallo recorded a 104-14 record. He was a member of the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Teams. After Nick’s wrestling career, he started working for Asics and was instrumental in signing Dan Gable and in turn, creating the Dan Gable Asics wrestling shoe. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#138 Haley Augello - 2016 Olympian, 2013 Cadet World Champ Jun 08, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Haley Augello is a 2016 Olympian. She was also a 2013 Cadet World champ. She hails from Lockport Illinois and was a feared youth wrestler back in her day. She’s currently training for the 2021 Olympic Team Trials. Enjoy this one folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#137 Eric Larkin - 2003 NCAA Champion, Hodge Trophy Winner Jun 04, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Eric Larkin was the 2003 NCAA Champion and Hodge Trophy winner. He was a 4x All American for the Arizona State Sun Devils and never finished lower than 4th at the NCAA tournament. Eric also co-founded Valiant College Prep, a wrestling prep school. Enjoy this one folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#136 Mike Poeta - Illinois Assistant Coach, 2x NCAA Finalist Jun 01, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mike Poeta is the assistant coach for the Fighting Illini wrestling team. Prior to his current post, he ran a private academy in Chicago’s North Suburbs. As a wrestler, Mike was a 2x NCAA finalist and 3x All American. In high school, he won an incredible 3 Fargo titles and took 2nd once, meaning that he lost only one match at Fargo in 4 years. Enjoy this one folks! FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#135 Randy Lewis - Olympic Gold Medalist, Iowa Hawkeye Legend May 29, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Randy Lewis is one of the most decorated Iowa wrestlers of all time, winning an Olympic gold in 1984 and two NCAA titles for legendary coach Dan Gable. During this episode we go straight story mode, as Randy talks about his journey to Iowa, the best Iowa teams of all time, and the best NCAA finals matches of all time. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

#134 Forrest Molinari - 2x Team USA World Team Member, 2x US Open Champ May 27, 2020

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Forrest Molinari is a 2x world team member and is vying for a sport on the 2021 Olympic Team. She was fifth at both the 2018 and 2019 World Championships. She was also the 2019 and 2020 US Open champion. Originally based out of California, Forrest attended King University (Tennessee) and now lives in Iowa City, Iowa. FOLLOW THE PODCAST WrestlingChangedMyLife.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday June 6 from 8-9pm. It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile. 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.

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