We discuss the NWCA All-Star Classic plus the other big time duals that went down in week 3 before diving into what we are looking forward to watching this week.   Timestamps:  [00:00] - Introduction [00:10] - Housekeeping: Hosts discuss recent returns of notable wrestlers like Sammy Sasso and Gable Steveson. [01:30] - Shayne Van Ness's Performance at the All-Star Classic. [05:12] - Carter Starocci's Match: Discussion about Carter Starocci's win and style at the All-Star Classic. [14:00] -...

Week 2 gave us a lot of action and a ton of upset. We take a look at the performances that stuck out to us along with the return of Gable Steveson to college wrestling.   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaSP4RZBeFo SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

We finally got some competition last week and it was everything we thought it would be. The team discusses the biggest results and what they are looking forward to in week 2.   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlIAiAQEpU

The season is here! Campbell and Wyoming will be kicking off the 2024-25 season on Halloween and there are a number of great duals and matchups going down in week 1. We do our previews and picks and give props to Wyoming and Campbell for continuing to innovate and bring a different type of dual meet atmosphere.   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTh5f5SF-Os   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

On this week's episode the crew discusses Zahid Valencia making the move to Cowboy RTC, coaches recruiting wrestlers after they've made a verbal commitment to another school, Nick Stemmet trash talking AJ Ferrari before they meet to kick off the season and the full All-Star classic lineup.   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NsMCYKGO8Y SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

We are a few weeks away from the season so we dig into the dual meet schedules from the top conferences, duals we wish we were getting, pre-season NCAA Champ picks and so much more.   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ37d2qcNNc SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

The first set of NWCA All Star matches have been released. The team digs into what they think of the bouts and who they are putting their money on. Also, top prospect Jax Forrest released his top ten schools so we discuss where we could see him heading after high school.   Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoLMgaL6Oxs   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

Last weekend we saw some of the all-time greats take the mat and reclaims their spot on the Men's Freestyle World Team. On this week's show we discuss the huge performance by Marcus Blaze, Jordan Burroughs' change in style, James Green's dominance and if we think David Taylor competes at the World Championships.Last weekend we saw some of the all-time greats take the mat and reclaims their spot on the Men's Freestyle World Team. On this week's show we discuss the huge performance by Marcus...

This week we could see the end of a long and storied history as Jordan Burroughs is set to compete in Omaha, NE at the Non-Olympic Weight World Team Trials. We give a weight-by-weight men's freestyle preview and make our picks. We also discuss Carter Starocci vs AJ Ferrari and their trash talk battle, and Mason Parris doing a workout for the Cincinnati Bengals. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYpXWq1LNDE SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

During this week's conversation the crew gives their take on Pursuit Wrestling's video telling kids about being held back, whether or not Bo Bassett is doing too much and what the future of NIL in wrestling could look like. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRlDYpXA-UQ   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | RSS | YouTube

Lots of movement in the NCAA, but how are all these transfers happening right now? The crew discusses AJ Ferrari and his new home along with all the other movements and the announcements from Jordan Burroughs and Jason Nolf as we get closer to the Non-Olympic Weight World Team Trials.

The guys are back to break down an up-and-down showing at the 2024 Olympic Games by the United States

It's Olympic Time! With the Games right around the corner, the guys preview the action going down in Paris and give their opinions on the contenders and the medal chances of the American contingent. 

The guys are back to discuss the decision from the Russian federation to not send any wrestlers to the 2024 Olympic Games. The American team also added another Olympian in Kamal Bey as more quotas have been reallocated.  Join hosts Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Robbie Wendell and Austin Sommer for a look at the day's topical wrestling stories on The InterMatWrestle Podcast.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht8oRjJNLRo

The guys cover a lot of ground this week with Princeton coaching hires, transfers (Amine/Parco), Kueter full-time wrestling, Gable to the NFL, college revenue sharing and more: Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3WPd1JwBGA&t=2s

Last Friday's dual meet between Penn State and Arizona State featured a match between the last two champions at 174 pounds. In the fourth collegiate meeting, Mark Hall evened the series against Zahid Valencia with a dominant 4-0 decision. To discuss the match and the season outlook for Penn State, Richard Mann chats with Clay Sauertieg of Black Shoe Diaries who was in Rec Hall for the match. In addition to the Hall vs. Valencia match, Richard and Clay discuss the start of Roman Bravo-Young's...

While college wrestling and professional wrestling are two very different endeavors. There is still a great deal of crossover in turns of talent. Many former college wrestlers have gone on to become big stars in the predetermined version of combat. Recently former Appalachian State heavyweight Denzel Dejournette signed on to train at the WWE's performance center, and the company has been actively recruiting former Duke wrestler Jacob Kasper for some time. To discuss the transition of...

It is never too early to look at the upcoming NCAA wrestling season on Matside. On Monday, the Iowa Hawkeyes picked up yet another top-100 commit as Abe Assad announced his intentions. To discuss the Hawkeye's recent momentum, Richard Mann chats with the proprietor the Iowa Wrestling Fan Blog, Todd Conner. Richard and Todd discuss Iowa's recent success on the recruiting trail, the status of Sam Stoll, the impact of transfer Austin DeSanto, Michael Kemmerer potentially moving up to 174 pounds...

On this episode of Matside, Richard Mann chats with United World Wrestling Web Content and Social Media Coordinator Eric Olanowski. The two discuss the performance of Team USA at the Yasar Dogu International including Jordan Burroughs vs. Frank Chamizo II, David Taylor's festival of pins, Kyle Dake's dominant run, Kyle Snyder taking a loss, Thomas Gilman getting back into top form and more. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @InterMat | Apple Podcasts | Google Play Music | Stitcher |...

Matside is back. For the second episode Richard Mann welcomes InterMat High School Analyst Josh Lowe to the show to look back at the Fargo freestyle tournament. Discussion topics include Anthony Cassioppi’s run at heavyweight and chances as a true freshman at Iowa, Mason Parris’ status as a prospect, the state of the Northwestern rebuild with incoming freshmen Jack Jessen and Lucas Davison, Carson Kharchla’s surprising run and where he might end up for college, Travis Wittlake’s path back...

InterMat's Richard Mann sat down with Tim Hands of FivePointMove.com to discuss the 2018 Greco-Roman World Team Trials. The two rundown the Greco Trials not being part of Final X, Matt Lindland's status as national team coach and the effort to transition folkstyle wrestler into Greco. After that, they do a weight-by-weight recap of the Trials finals.