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Hosted by Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Austin Sommer, and Robbie Wendell, The Quad Pod discusses the latest results, news and storylines in NCAA wrestling and adds athlete and coach interviews for firsthand insight and perspectives.
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We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking. We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Weigh in 12:36 - Final, Final X 22:43 - Poland results for Team USA 29:24 - RAF Moscow card 44:44 - Bo Basset’s pre-season Flo ranking 1:00:59 - Early schedule releases --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we dive into Jordan Burroughs competition plans and how RAF will assist in his comeback if he decides to make one. We also talk about the rapid success of RAF and how they are following the UFC model to gain more traction. Lastly, we hit the incredible performance from our U20 World Team as the men went 10-for-10. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Weigh In 16:14 - Burroughs competition plans and RAF 58:30 - U20 results --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we caught up on some of the biggest topics over the last few weeks. We dive into this upcoming weekend’s RAF card where Jordan Burroughs makes his return to the mat, USAW updating the World Team process for 2027 where they remove Final X, David Taylor calling out his alma mater and Air Force elevating Joe Johnston to head coach. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Weigh In 9:00 - Burroughs is back this weekend! 26:34 - USAW drops Final X from world team process 46:00 - David Taylor calls out Penn State 58:52 - Joe Johnston elevated to Head Coach at Air Force --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week the crew discusses Lehigh’s new coaching and the potential of Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez gaining an extra year before newly named Stanford assistant coach Myles Amine joins the show to talk about his time away from wrestling and how he made his way to California. 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Weigh in 9:15 - Lehigh coaching staff completed 16:49 - Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez could get another year 31:11 - Myles Amine joins the show --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
On this week’s episode we discuss Keegan O’Toole retiring, Zach Tanelli joining the Cornell staff, Meyer Shapiro and Jordan Williams announcements and the Anthony Knox situation. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Weigh in 10:40 - Keegan O’ Toole retires 18:40 - Zach Tanelli joins Cornell coaching staff 28:41 - Meyer Shapiro transfers to Nebraska 39:35 - Jordan Williams staying at Iowa 46:58 - Anthony Knox stripped of fourth title --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week the team talked about last week's RAF card, the latest coaching changes with Myles Amine, Sam Barber and others. At the end of the show, Holmes discusses his new role with HBCU Wrestling Initiative. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Weigh in 13:30 - Ben Askren has final match + RAF recap 24:31 - 2028 Olympics impact on coaching landscape 34:24 - Sam Barber moves to admin position at Air Force + other coaching changes 1:03:20 - Holmes on new role with HBCU Wrestling --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
On today’s episode we talk about Gable Steveson’s UFC debut, last weekend’s RAF card in Georgia, the upcoming card where Ben Askren will wrestle his final match, Kellen Russell returning to Michigan, Lucas Byrd joining the Penn staff. We’re also joined by NCAA Champion Max Dean. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:23 - Weigh in5:00 - RAF Georgia recap: Snyder pins Sadulaev19:40 - Kevin’s top 5 Kellen Russell moments + Lucas Byrd joins Penn staff29:04 - Gable Steveson’s UFC debut37:49 - Ben Askren wrestling final match at RAF51:10 - Max Dean interview---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we discuss NMU dropping their greco program, this weekend’s RAF card, the U23 World Team process, how we are finally getting the UNI vs Iowa dual meet next season and AJ Ferrari’s latest arrest. 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Weigh In 11:11 - NMU drops Greco program 25:04 - UNI vs Iowa dual announced for upcoming season 41:06 - U23 process causes arguments 1:01:16 - RAF 1:14:06 - the last time we discuss AJ Ferrari nonsense --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we discuss the Women's Final X results and the team, Pat Santoro stepping down as head coach at Lehigh to head to PRTC, Brad Dillon taking over and AJ Ferrari getting arrested again. --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
We’ve got a big portion of our Senior World Team members in place so we discussed the men’s matches from Final X and the latest 5-for-5 rule passed by the NCAA. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Weigh in 11:33 - Final X: Men’s recap 58:52 - 5-for-5 NCAA rule passed --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
It’s Final X week so we make our picks and give some thoughts on the matchups. We also discuss the RAF card from last weekend and the signing of Jordan Burroughs along with the Trent Hidlay vs Mike Macchiavello result. 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - Weigh in 7:42 - Hidlay vs Macchiavello recap 17:19 - RAF: Pico, Burroughs signing + gimmick matchups 40:33 - Final X picks and matchup talk --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
We talk about Kennedy Blades leaving college wrestling, Trent Hidlay and Mike Macchiavello in the first Final X matchup, true 3rd matches, RAF and the terrible court ruling in a college gambling case. 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Weigh in 7:17 - Kennedy Blades leaving college wrestling 16:11 - Hidlay vs Mach 24:47 - True 3rd matches at Final X 50:20 - RAF 1:09:03 - Gambling: Court sets bad precedent with Sorsby case --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we dig into U20 and U23 results along with talks about the youth that are coming up, Ty Walz returning the Virginia Tech, Gable’s RAF debut, Pico coming back to wrestling an Ben Askren going one more round. 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Weigh in 9:15 - Ty Walz back in Blacksburg 22:11 - U20 results 48:14 - U23 results 1:03:40 - Gable makes RAF card + upcoming card might be the best yet 1:14:29 - Askren’s last match Richard Immel U23 team selection breakdown: https://x.com/Richard_Immel/status/2061606620824830411?s=20 --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Now that World Team Trials is over, we have all the Final X matchups set. We dig into the results of WTT, discuss the controversial calls, the impressive run by Jayden James and the uncharacteristic performances of guys who used to be more offensive. We also discuss Jenna Burkert joining the Iowa Women’s coaching staff, Lorenzo Norman transferring to Oklahoma State and the mess at Tarleton State. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Weigh in 49:17 - Jenna Burkert joins Iowa Women’s coaching staff 53:49 - Lorenzo Norman to Oklahoma State 57:39 - The Tarleton State mess — Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we talk about Drake Ayala's move to ISU to join the coaching staff along with Javier Maldonado leaving Little Rock to joins the Cyclones as well. We also assess Pan Am results and what to make of the dominance we see from Team USA at the tournament and dig into this week World Team Trials. Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we discuss James Green’s move from Nebraska to Virginia Tech, the guys who are still in the transfer portal and Wrestlers in Business Network Executive Director Scotti Sentes joins the show. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Weigh in 10:38 - James Green heading back to VT to join coaching staff 18:47 - Transfer portal 34:11 - Scotti Sentes joins to talk about WIBN, transitioning out of coaching and more --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we dig into the men's freestyle results from the US Open and discuss some of controversial calls along with the biggest upsets and what's to come at the World Team Trials. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Weigh in 6:08 - US Open recap --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we dig into Iowa State’s recent news and the conversations that came from it between head coaches Matt Valenti and Mark Branch. We dig into other coaching hires of Yianni Diakomihalis and Anthony Ashnault. Of course we have to talk about the latest transfer portal movement, the upcoming US Open and last weekend’s RAF card. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Weigh in 7:43 - Iowa State makes coaching moves and announces new women’s wrestling program 24:17 - Yianni coaching at Cornell, Ashnault is headed back to Rutgers + more movement 40:48 - Transfer portal: Is the farm secured at Stanford? 59:18 - US Open field 1:42:21 - RAF recap --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
The crew took a break at the end of the regular season and now they’re back for season 2 to talk about the transfer portal chaos and the newest moves of some top talent, the coaching movement, a Presidential Executive Order aimed at College sports. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Weigh in 8:47 - Iowa hires Jacob Warner, was it what we expected 23:11 - ISU coaching rumors, VT says bye to Tanelli + more coaching moves 40:33 - Crookham to Iowa, Shapiro in the portal + other movement 1:05:37 - Stanford’s grad transfers 1:21:47 - Executive Order aimed at College sports 1:30:56 - RAF card ---- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Another season in the books and this year's NCAA tournament put some incredible moments into the history books. We dive into the Caliendo/Mesenbrink handshake snub, Hayden Hidlay going back to NC State, steroid allegations and more. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Weigh in 12:57 - Shoe giveaway contest winners announced 15:57 - Caliendo snubs Mesenbrink’s handshake on the podium 22:33 - NCAA atmosphere + Austin was stuck in a elevator with 2 champs 33:10 - Steroid allegations 39:38 - Tournament recap 1:50:35 - Hayden Hidlay is heading home to NC State 1:56:08 - Final thoughts: moving 1-semester season + toast to the fans ---- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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