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Short Time Wrestling PodcastExploring the new Iron Maidens documentary with filmmaker Tony MelansonFilmmaker Tony Melanson joins Jason Bryant to discuss his new documentary Iron Maidens: Wrestling for Glory, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film chronicles the rise of girls’ high-school wrestling in Pennsylvania through the stories of North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler and Hickory’s Avry Ryhal, two pioneers whose friendship and rivalry unfolded as the state sanctioned girls’ wrestling for the first time.RELATED: Kyle Klingman's interview with Leyna and Avry. Melanson explains how the project began after following Leyna’s journey as a family friend, how he built trust with high-school athletes unaccustomed...
2025-10-2752 min
The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAOn A Clear Day You Can See College Athletics (Part 3 of 3) – Mat Stats 47In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports. It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025. MatStats investigates how we got here, the financials of college athletic departments, and who is making money from this. Hopefully MatStats has educated the viewers enough to provide us with suggestions for a long-term sustainability of college wrestling (mainly NCAA D1). Slideshow for Episode 47: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slideshow47.pdf A...
2025-09-161h 00The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAOn A Clear Day You Can See College Athletics (Part 2 of 3) - Mat Stats 46In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports. It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025. MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1. In Part 2 we dive into Revenue Sharing, NIL, & roster limits. In Part 3 we will discuss Congressional involvement, potential LLCs, more lawsuits, how many groups have their hands in the cookie jar, & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling. Slideshow for Episode 46: http...
2025-09-031h 16The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAOn A Clear Day You Can See College Athletics (Part 1 of 3) - Mat Stats 45In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports. It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025. MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1. In Parts 2 & 3 we dive into Conference realignment, Revenue Sharing, NIL, roster limits, potential LLCs & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling & how to make college wrestling sustainable. Slideshow for Episode 45: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Slideshow-45.pdf
2025-07-291h 14The Mat Stats Show by the NWCALooking at the second-year impact of the three-point takedown - Mat Stats 44Episode #44 is our annual follow up of a statistical analysis of how the new 3-point takedown has affected our sport. MatStats analyzes the number of scoring moves, total points per match, Margin of Victory, the change in the frequency of majors & techs, and is it time to adjust the MOV needed for a major and tech?Slideshow for Episode 44: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MatStatsEp44.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to br...
2025-05-2854 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAWhat's going on? A look at the state of college championships in the U.S. - Mat Stats 43The MatStats crew looks where we have been and where we are as a table setter for a future show on where we are going and how to be prepared. We analyze historical statistics with attendance at the NCAA Championships, participation numbers at National tourneys, NCAA Men’s number of teams and participants. Slideshow for Episode 43: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MatStats43Slideshow.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrest...
2025-04-231h 02
Mat Talk Podcast NetworkThe annual dive into Jason Bryant’s D1 Preview Guide – Mat Stats 42It’s the annual stats mound of news, notes, facts, data and more as co-host Jason Bryant talks about his annual mega-collection of stats for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. With over 250 pages, “The Guide,” as it’s become known, hits every pertinent stat and figure for the upcoming NCAA championships and also puts together history that’s available no place else.
Order the Mat Talk Online D1 Preview Guide at mattalkonline.com/guide and use discount code matstats to save $10.
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Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favo...
2025-03-131h 02The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThe annual dive into Jason Bryant's D1 Preview Guide - Mat Stats 42It’s the annual stats mound of news, notes, facts, data and more as co-host Jason Bryant talks about his annual mega-collection of stats for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. With over 250 pages, “The Guide,” as it’s become known, hits every pertinent stat and figure for the upcoming NCAA championships and also puts together history that’s available no place else. Order the Mat Talk Online D1 Preview Guide at mattalkonline.com/guide and use discount code matstats to save $10. Video: https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/3/12/the-mats-stats-show-the-mat-stats-show-episode-42-2025-ncaa-d1-mens-wrestling-media-guide.aspxAbout Mat St...
2025-03-131h 02
College Hockey Scoreboard ShowPlayoffs? Yeah, that's where we're at - CHS 3-7-25It’s the #CollegeHockeyScoreboard Show for March 7, 2025. Still a bot, but you know what, I think you might like this voice better. Our host Jason Bryant was announcing all day in Wichita - he had some victory drinks while he was at it. So there’s no breakdowns, no analysis, and tonight, no humans. Just the scores. We begin with the women: The ECAC women’s semifinals saw #3 Cornell outlast #9 Clarkson in a thrilling 2-1 victory that stretched into triple overtime, setting up a championship showdown against #5 Colgate, who defeated #7 S...
2025-03-0802 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAExploring the journey to women's collegiate wrestling championships - Mat Stats 41MatStats does a shout out to the NCAA for approving women’s wrestling a championship sport. We do a quick history of women’s intercollegiate sports organizations. MatStats dives into the chronology of women’s national tourneys and the numbers in the 2024-2025 women’s teams, conferences and national tourneys. We also explain how you become an NCAA sport and the growth of NCAA women’s wrestling. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/slideshow41.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn G...
2025-02-1957 minMat Talk Podcast NetworkThe Athletor Podcast Ep. 104: Jason BryantMat Talk Online's Jason Bryant joined Mike Malinconico on The Athletor Podcast.
2025-02-061h 29The Mat Stats Show by the NWCALooking at the history of the National Duals - Mat Stats 40MatStats does a recap and brief history of the NWCA/USMC National Duals. We do an analysis on past tourneys. We find out how many new teams are here and how many states. We also show how competitive this tourney is and how important it is for our sport. MatStats show how much this event has grown under the leadership of the NWCA. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/slideshow40.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant a...
2025-01-1655 min
College Hockey Scoreboard ShowNo. 7 Cornell women close out 2024 with win at RIT; Minnesota-Duluth, LIU men claim NYE wins - CHS 12-31-24It’s the #CollegeHockey Scoreboard Show for December 31, 2024. Happy New Year folks. Three games, two men, one on the women’s side. You know the deal by now, we’re rolling into 2025 with JUST. THE. SCORES. On the women’s side, Lily Delianedis scored her sixth of the season and McKenna Van Gelder scored her fifth of the year as No. 7 Cornell improved to 9-3-2 with a 5-1 win over host RIT.Carter Rapalje scored twice to give him eight goals on the season as LIU topped Holy Cross 3-1 in a New Year's Eve matinée o...
2025-01-0101 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCABe True To Your School: Analyzing the NFHS Participation Stats (Part 2) - Mat Stats 39MatStats does its second annual assessment of HS wrestling numbers. We analyze the participation numbers and growth of wrestling. Part 1 deals with the National Federation of High School (NFHS) participation numbers over the years. Part 2 analyzes the state survey and questionnaire that the NWCA sent to all 50 states. A play on the Beach Boys famous song, MatStats is true to our schools' numbers and provides in depth analysis. Slideshow for this Episode: https://almanac.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/slideshow39.pdfAbout Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest...
2024-12-181h 14The Mat Stats Show by the NWCABe True To Your School: Analyzing the NFHS Participation Stats (Part 1) - Mat Stats 38MatStats does its second annual assessment of HS wrestling numbers. We analyze the participation numbers and growth of wrestling. Part 1 deals with the National Federation of High School (NFHS) participation numbers over the years. Part 2 analyzes the state survey and questionnaire that the NWCA sent to all 50 states. A play on the Beach Boys famous song, MatStats is true to our schools' numbers and provides in depth analysis. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/slideshow38.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest...
2024-12-1146 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThe impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 3 - Mat Stats 37MatStats takes on the new rule change for Takedowns in collegiate wrestling. We do our normal statistical analysis of how the new rule has affected our sport. The gang shoots deep into the Men’s NCAA D1 & D2 Championships to see what results we can find. It is such an important topic that we are doing a three-part series. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/slideshowEp37.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and sty...
2024-10-1640 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThe impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 2 - Mat Stats 36MatStats takes on the new rule change for Takedowns in collegiate wrestling. We do our normal statistical analysis of how the new rule has affected our sport. The gang shoots deep into the Men’s NCAA D1 & D2 Championships to see what results we can find. It is such an important topic that we are doing a two-part series. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/slideshow36.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and sty...
2024-09-1857 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCALive from the NWCA Convention: Taking a look at the Olympic wrestling competition - Mat Stats 35Mat Stats is live at the NWCA Convention with hosts Kevin Hazard and Glenn Gormley talking about the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Co-host Jason Bryant joins remotely and provides some backstory on some of the wrestlers who have college connections competing in the field for other countries. Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and styles, let Sticker Mule take care of your brand today. Check out this wrestling-friendly business today at https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers ...
2024-07-2926 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThe impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 1 - Mat Stats 34MatStats takes on the new rule change for Takedowns in collegiate wrestling. We do our normal statistical analysis of how the new rule has affected our sport. The gang shoots deep into the Men’s NCAA D1 & D2 Championships to see what results we can find. It is such an important topic that we are doing a two-part series. Slideshow to accompany this episode is here: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/slideshowep34.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With cu...
2024-07-2357 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCALooking at the growth of men's wrestling and men's sports since 1981-92 - Mat Stats 33The boys at MatStats deliver a statistical state of the sport address. MatStats concentrates on Men’s NCAA wrestling. We are all aware women’s wrestling is booming.The gang dives into the data and analyze the numbers to help educate the viewers and wrestling fans on where the sport is on the collegiate level and where it was. Slideshow to accompany this episode is here: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/slideshow33.pdfFor a full report from the NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates Report, click here: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/research...
2024-06-121h 09The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAHow does 2024 Penn State stack up as one of the best D1 wrestling teams of all-time? Mat Stats 32The gang at MatStats uses data and stats to determine who had the best collegiate wrestling team since 1974. The battle comes down to the old Iowa teams and the 2024 Penn State team. If you want to have an educated opinion on the best team since 1974, MatStats provides a stats and analytics education for the viewers. Slideshow to accompany this episode is here: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/slideshow32.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and sty...
2024-05-151h 03The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAScores were up, but were they? Looking at the impact of the college scoring changes - Mat Stats 31Episode 31 of the Mat Stats Show deals with how team scoring changed with the new 3-point TD and 2,3, & 4 point near fall, how accurate is the seeding process, and a recap of the 2023-24 season. Join hosts Glenn Gormley, Kevin Hazard and Jason Bryant as we dive into those numbers. Slideshow to accompany this episode is here: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/slideshow31.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and styles, let Sticker Mule take care...
2024-04-2456 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAIt's an ultimate stats dig for Kansas City with Jason Bryant's Preview Guide - Mat Stats 30Episode 30 of the NWCA's Mat Stats Show gets a look into the annual monstrosity that is the Mat Talk Online Division I Wrestling Championships Preview Guide - or as many call it - The Guide. With over 250 pages, the Mat Talk Online NCAA Division I Wrestling Fan Guide is the ultimate digital resource for the wrestling fan looking for information on the current tournament, historical news and notes, qualifier breakdowns, data, and interactive content from the Mat Talk Podcast Network. All this will make the guide THE clear choice to have to prepare yourself for the 2024 NCAA D...
2024-03-191h 12The Mat Stats Show by the NWCADigging into historical match counts across Division I champions - Mat Stats 29The boys at MatStats study the trends in the number of matches the men’s NCAA qualifiers and champions have wrestled over the years. We also see if the best teams agree with Alan Jackson. Finally, we compare wrestling to other NCAA sports in the number of contests.Full Slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/slideshow_ep29.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport.Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’s attemp...
2024-02-2236 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAAnalyzing the Ivy League's upcoming departure from the EIWA - Mat Stats 28The boys at MatStats discuss the Ivy League leaving the EIWA. MatStats uses stats and past shows to inform the viewers why the Ivy League departing the EIWA could increase the chances for growing the sport. MatStats looks at the big picture and reveals reasons we should wrap our arms around the decision for the Ivy League to go out on its own. Full Slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ep28slideshow.pdfSticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials...
2024-01-1750 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAExamining the growth of high school wrestling participation (Part 2) - Mat Stats 27Part 2 of the Mat Stats deep dive into participation numbers at the high school level continues, this time focusing on girls high school participation. Joining hosts Jason Bryant, Glenn Gormley and Kevin Hazard is NWCA Deputy Director Dr. Jackie Paquette.We’ll look at what factors may or may not impact growth numbers, what states are adding and where the growth is mostly impacted. Full Slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mat-Stats-27.pdfSticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and pr...
2023-12-1947 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAExamining the growth of high school wrestling participation - Mat Stats 26The episode, titled "Rock ‘N’ Roll High School (Part 1)," features special guest Dr. Jackie Paquette from the NWCA, who will discuss recent trends in high school wrestling participation. The episode will explore the growth in the number of high school wrestlers, with particular attention to the increases in both boys and girls participation.Key insights from the episode include an examination of the relationship between high school wrestling numbers and various factors, such as state population and the number of NCAA & NAIA wrestling teams. The episode will also address the distinction between boys wrestling as a mature industry and...
2023-11-1457 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThere's something happening here - Mat Stats 25In this episode, MatStats discusses the robust state of collegiate wrestling, showcasing a surge in the number of teams and participants, especially in smaller private schools and NCWA, underscoring the positive impact of women's wrestling on the sport. Key trends revealed include a notable growth in NCAA D2 and D3 divisions and a 6.28X higher rate of new teams compared to reinstated ones from 2000 to 10/5/23. The episode also delves into the potential impacts of NCAA D1 conference realignment and the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule on wrestling, suggesting a focus on small private schools and women's teams for future...
2023-10-1751 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThinking Globally! Looking at the numbers from the 2023 World Championships - Mat Stats 24MatStats provides the viewers with a preview of the World Wrestling Championships in Serbia 9/16-9/24/23. MatStats also offers some stats from the past World Championships. Think Globally, Root Locally! USA! USA! USA! Slideshow Link: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/matstats24-ss.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and styles, let Sticker Mule take care of your brand today. Check out this wrestling-friendly business today at https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers...
2023-09-1252 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCABack Where I Come From - Mat Stats 23The boys from MatStats explore what colleges the Men & Women Wrestlers form the Worlds & Olympics attended. It is a common thread across sports to say what college an athlete went to. It is such a big part of our conversations that the NFL announces which college the player went to for every draft pick. MatStats wants to let the viewers what colleges are producing the most World & Olympians from 2014 - 2023. Slideshow Link: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MatStats23ss.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is...
2023-08-1547 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCADo You Know, Do You Know, Do You Know ... college's four-time champions? - Mat Stats 22The boys at MatStats deliver a statistical primer on who has won the most collegiate wrestling titles in various categories. This includes Men’s, Women’s, NCAA, NAIA, WCWA, NCWC. MatStats wants the viewers to be educated on many subjects.Slideshow Link: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/slideshow22.pdfAbout Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’s attempt to bring wrestling up to speed wi...
2023-07-261h 00The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAThe Best There Ever Was (at least since 1974) - Mat Stats 21The MatStats gang provides data and stats to help settle bar arguments on what team was the best NCAA Men’s team ever and what was the greatest dynasty ever. One of the MatStats boys is a former bar owner. Nothing he likes more than an educated bar discussion on the greatest wrestling teams ever.Slideshow Link: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ep21-slideshow.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring stat...
2023-06-1753 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAI'm Here For The Party: A dig into college wrestling attendance - Mat Stats 20The boys at MatStats offer suggestions on how to better feature the “lost” dual meet and how to draw more fans.We need to make the dual meet more fun.We need to co-market/co-brand the dual meet.The students on campus do not get enough opportunities to see a dual meet. It has become a forgotten part of the sport.Slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MatStats20_doc.pdfAttendance Report: https://www.nationalwrestlingmedia.com/2023/04/hawkeyes-lead-division-i-in-wrestling-attendance-for-16th-straight-season/About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favori...
2023-05-161h 06
The Mat Stats Show by the NWCAPrepping for D1 as we dive into The Guide - Mat Stats 19For the 11th year in a row, Jason Bryant is producing the massive Mat Talk Online Division I Championship Digital Preview Guide. A staple at the head table and on press row for over a decade, Glenn Gormley, Kevin Hazard and Bryant dive into some of the things in this year’s guide as they build towards the upcoming Division I championships in Tulsa. There’s a lot of statistical things about the tournament discussed, including its origins. Order the Mat Talk Online Preview Guide at wrestlingpreviewguide.com and use the discount code “matstats” at checkout to save 20 percent...
2023-03-0959 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAR-E-S-P-E-C-T and growing women's wrestling with Lori Ayres - Mat Stats 18R-E-S-P-E-C-T On this Episode, the MatStats boys do their monthly statistical analysis on women’s collegiate & girls HS wrestling. Where it is today, how it compares with other sports & where it seems to be heading. MatStats shows that men & women wrestling have a symbiotic relationship and can and need to help each other. We are all wrestlers. Get the PDF of the slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/matstats18ppt.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevi...
2023-02-1554 min
The Mat Stats Show by the NWCATo win the Stanley Cup … you have to make the playoffs - Mat Stats 17The MatStats boys research the conference qualifiers. They inform the viewers how you qualify for the Men’s & Women’s NCAA & NAIA national championships. The gang also does a statistical dive into the inordinate number of defaults in the placement bouts in the NCAA Men’s (D1, D2, & D3) conference qualifiers. They explain why this happens and how other sports are affected. Get the PDF of the slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MatStats17slideshow.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our...
2023-01-1843 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCAWhy Do You Rob Banks? Because That's Where the Money Is - Mat Stats 16Why Do You Rob Banks? Because That's Where the Money Is. Why is the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Dual Meet Championships so important? Because that's where the teams are. The MatStats Posse explains why this dual meet tournament is so important. This is even though the fan favorite NCAA Men's D1 teams are not involved. MatStats contends the Multi-Divisional Nationals are a result of the explosive growth of the World's Oldest & Greatest sport. It is fitting that the NWCA is the sponsor of this event, since the NWCA is a huge reason for the growth of wrestling. ...
2022-12-2246 minThe Mat Stats Show by the NWCANow More Than Ever: Looking at the statistical history of the All-Star Classic - Mat Stats 15The MatStats boys talk about the NWCA All-Star Match coming back on 11/22/22. They discuss the history of this classic. MatStats also uses the NWCA All-Star Match as a control group for possible team scoring changes and how much they are needed for the fans and to promote more action and scoring. We need to make a team scoring change, NOW MORE THAN EVER!!Get the PDF of the slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MatStats14.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason B...
2022-11-1538 min