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Short Time Wrestling PodcastRichard Immel of FloSports talking about the men's freestyle portion of the U.S. Olympic Team TrialsRichard Immel of FloSports swings by the Speakeasy to recap the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials from Fort Worth, Texas. Richard is an award-winning media guru in the sport of wrestling with skills on the mic, in content creation and with photography. This episode was recorded from a live stream of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast. Daily Wrestling News, delivered every day, free. As always, you can support this network, its shows and its projects at mattalkonline.com/jointheteam or rokfin.com/creator/mattalkonline and I’d like to thank you for spending your time with me, because you’ve alway...
2021-04-141h 03
Short Time Wrestling PodcastRichard Immel stops by to talk about the marketing of wrestlingA little bit of free form conversation on Episode 594 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast as Richard Immel of SportsEngine stops by and is the first "in Speakeasy" guest in New Brighton. Richard's career in wrestling media started at Flowrestling as an intern before he landed a job at USA Wrestling and then was thrust right into the Save Olympic Wrestling movement. After leaving wrestling briefly, he returned to work in marketing in the Twin Cities with SportsEngine, the parent company of Trackwrestling. We'll talk about preview guides, beer, UWW and USA Wrestling's marketing efforts, the upcoming 7in7 kickoff party...
2020-02-071h 18
BloodroundEpisode #267 with Richard ImmelWith Kevin out with illness, Richard Immel steps in and delivers like only BDI can. Many topics are covered including international travel with Game of Thrones stars, how the Men's Freestyle team is shaping up after an interesting weekend in Italy, the Women's team weigh shake ups, who could be the surprise members of the Olympic team and much more! Follow Richard Immel @richard_immel and check out his awesome photography www.rimmelpics.com Follow us at Bloodround.com and on social media @Bloodround @claunchinator @koatig This is a weekly podcast where we aim for Wednesday morning each week. We p...
2020-01-221h 32
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP96: Andy Cook, Grays Harbor Women's Wrestling Head CoachEpisode 96 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Grays Harbor College Women's Wrestling Head Coach Andy Cook. Cook was named head coach of the Grays Harbor College women's wrestling program in 2016. In the program's inaugural season, Cook guided the Lady Chokers to an 18th place finish in the WCWA and its first individual All-American, Kacie Moorehouse. He continues to be heavily involved with USA Wrestling. Cook was a U.S. coach for the Junior Pan American Championships and Cadet World Championships in 2017. He is widely regarded as one of the top women's wrestling coaches in the nation. Topics of...
2018-02-0837 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP95: Myles Martin & #1 Ohio State at #2 Penn State PreviewEpisode 95 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast previews the most anticipated college dual meet of the season, No. 1 Ohio State visitng No. 2 Penn State on February 3, 2018. The show begins with a quick chat with NCAA champion and two-time All-American Myles Martin of Ohio State. We discuss the upcoming dual meet, and his rivalry matchup with NCAA champion Bo Nickal of Penn State at 184 pounds. The second half of the episode takes a deep dive into the specific matchups, as show host Richard Immel and frequent guest commentator Jason Bryant give their thoughts on the dual. The Ohio State at...
2018-02-0147 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP94: Brandon Paulson, 1996 Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestlingEpisode 94 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Olympic and World silver medalist Brandon Paulson. Paulson is among the elite Greco-Roman athletes in U.S. history. He scored silver medals at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and the 2001 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. He qualified for three additional U.S. World Team's throughout his Senior-level career. As a Division I wrestler for the University of Minnesota, Paulson earned NCAA All-America status as a senior in 1998 by finishing in seventh place nationally at 118 pounds. Paulson now coaches alongside fellow Minnesota great Jared Lawrence at the PINnacle Wrestling School in...
2018-01-251h 08
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP93: Telling the Untold Story with Trackwrestling's Andy HamiltonEpisode 93 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Trackwrestling's media mogul Andy Hamilton. Hamilton orchestrates the Trackwrestling media coverage across the vast wrestling landscape. Since joining Trackwrestling in 2016, Hamilton has expanded his global wrestling depth of knowledge, covering four World Championships, plus countless college and high school events. Hamilton has been involved in the wrestling community for nearly two decades through stints as a journalist at the Iowa City Press-Citizen and The Des Moines Register. For many years his primary wrestling beat included covering the prestigious University of Iowa program. Topics of discussion include the development of Trackwrestling as...
2018-01-191h 19
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP91: Ty Walz, U23 World bronze medalistEpisode 91 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points features U23 World bronze medalist Ty Walz. Walz won the 97 kg bronze medal in men's freestyle wrestling at the U23 World Championships held in Bydgoszcz, Poland, November 21-16. He was one of three medalists at the event for the United States. Walz was a three-time NCAA All-American and ACC champion for Virginia Tech. He finished his collegiate career with 109 wins, the 10th most in program history. Topics of discussion include the U23 World Championships, experiencing international culture for the first time, wrestling for a rising Virginia Tech program and much more. Follow USA...
2017-12-081h 15
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP90: Will 2018 go down as the best NCAA season ever?Episode 90 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast takes a deep dive into the 2017-18 NCAA Division I wrestling season. Join show host Richard Immel and guest Jason Bryant as they give their thoughts on what could go down as one of the greatest NCAA seasons of all-time. Topics of discussion include four wrestlers going for their third individual titles, a team race of epic proportions, Hodge Trophy contenders, historical analysis and much more. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 90 guest host Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow show host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Listen t...
2017-11-181h 41
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP89: Kamal Bey, 2017 Junior World champion in Greco-RomanEpisode 89 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2017 Junior World champion Kamal Bey. Bey blitzed the 74 kg/163 lbs. field with one spectacular throw after another to claim America’s first Greco-Roman gold medal at the Junior Worlds since Garrett Lowney did so in 1999. He rattled off a tournament high 61 total points throughout his five matches in Tampere, Finland. He followed up his Junior World title by earning a berth on the U.S. U23 World Team that will comepte in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Nov. 21-26. Bey has been on quite a run this season, picking up Senior-level gold medals at th...
2017-10-2059 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP87: Maya Nelson, Junior World Champion in Women's FreestyleEpisode 87 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2017 Junior World champion Maya Nelson. Nelson topped the 63 kg/139 lbs. weight class in women's freestyle at the 2017 Junior World Championships in Tampere, Finland. She won four matches, including a 6-0 shutout of Bulgaria's Yuliana Yaneva in the gold-medal match, to claim the title. Nelson is now a two-time Junior World medalist. She picked up a bronze in 2016 to go along with her recent gold. Thus far in 2017, Nelson has earned a third-place finish at the U.S. World Team Trials, in addition to second-place finishes at the U.S. Open, Dave...
2017-10-041h 08
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP86: Jordan Burroughs Reclaims Title as World's BestEpisode 86 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Olympic champion and four-time World champion Jordan Burroughs. Burroughs picked up his fourth World title out in Paris, France in August. He won five hard-fought bouts to claim the 74 kg/163 lbs. men's freestyle gold medal. In the championship match, Burroughs topped past World champion Khetik Tsabolov of Russia, 9-6. In addition to his individual triumph at the 2017 World Championships, Burroughs' performance was instrumental in the U.S. claiming its third team title at the event, the first since 1995. Burroughs has competed at the Olympic Games on two separate occasions for the...
2017-09-281h 30
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP85: Daton Fix, Junior World Champion in Men's FreestyleEpisode 85 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2017 Junior World champion Daton Fix. Fix topped the 55 kg/121 lbs. men's freestyle charts at the Junior World Championships held in Tampere, Finland, in August. He won five matches on his way to gold, scoring five technical falls and outscoring his opponents by a combined 53-1 tally. The win in Finland added to an already outstanding resume for Fix that includes a Junior World bronze medal, a Cadet World Bronze medal, a Youth Olympic Games silver medal and two Cadet Pan American titles. He has competed in four World Championship events for...
2017-09-2256 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP84: Kyle Snyder runs down "Match of the Century" and U.S. World titleEpisode 84 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features two-time World champion and Olympic champion Kyle Snyder. Snyder just capped off his second World Championships appearance with a gold medal at 97 kg after winning a legendary finals showdown against fellow Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev of Russia, 6-5. Snyder's win put the exclamation point on the U.S. winning its third men's freestyle team World title in history. With his performance in Paris, France, Snyder became the eighth American to win multiple World gold medals in men’s freestyle. He joins John Smith, Jordan Burroughs, Lee Kemp, Bruce Baumgartner, Mark Schultz, Ke...
2017-09-011h 03
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP83: World Championships Preview (Part 3: Men's Freestyle)Episode 83 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast constitutes part three of a special three-episode series previewing the 2017 UWW Senior World Championships being held at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 21-26. The tandem of Richard Immel and Jason Bryant fill you in on all the need-to-know intel for the World Championships, including weight-by-weight breakdowns, seeding, contenders, dark horses and much more. Men's freestyle will be contested during the final two days of the World Championships. 57 kg, 61 kg, 86 kg and 125 kg will be wrestled on Friday, August 25. 65 kg, 70 kg, 74 kg and 97 kg will follow on Saturday, August 26. Listen to previous...
2017-08-181h 06
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP82: World Championships Preview (Part 2: Women's Freestyle)Episode 82 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast constitutes part two of a special three-episode series previewing the 2017 UWW Senior World Championships being held at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 21-26. The tandem of Richard Immel and Jason Bryant fill you in on all the need-to-know intel for the World Championships, including weight-by-weight breakdowns, seeding, contenders, dark horses and much more. Women's freestyle will be contested during the third and fourth days of the World Championships. 55 kg, 58 kg, 63 kg and 69 kg will be wrestled on Wednesday, August 23. 48 kg, 53 kg, 60 kg and 69 kg will follow on Thursday, August 24. Listen to...
2017-08-181h 05
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP81: World Championships Preview (Part 1: Greco-Roman)Episode 81 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast constitutes part one of a special three-episode series previewing the 2017 UWW Senior World Championships being held at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 21-26. The tandem of Richard Immel and Jason Bryant fill you in on all the need-to-know intel for the World Championships, including weight-by-weight breakdowns, seeding, contenders, dark horses and much more. Greco-Roman will be contested during the first two days of the World Championships. 71 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg and 98 kg will be wrestled on Monday, August 21. 59 kg, 66 kg, 80 kg and 130 kg will follow on Tuesday, August 22. Listen to previous episodes...
2017-08-171h 01
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP80: Kerry McCoy, Maryland Head Coach, Olympian & Hall of Fame WrestlerEpisode 80 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features two-time Olympian and current University of Maryland head coach Kerry McCoy. McCoy is entering his 10th season as the head coach at Maryland. During his tenure, Maryland has accumulated four top-20 NCAA finishes, three ACC conference championships and seven individual All-Americans combining for 11 such honors. His coaching career includes time at Penn State, Lehigh and Stanford before taking over at Maryland. He is a three-time ACC Coach of the Year recipient. As a competitor, McCoy made the U.S. Olympic Team in 2000 and 2004. He earned a silver medal at the 2003 World...
2017-07-021h 37
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP79: Becka Leathers, 2017 U.S. World Team Member in Women's FreestyleEpisode 79 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2017 U.S. World Team member in women's freestyle Becka Leathers. Leathers made her first Senior-level U.S. World Team by winning the U.S. World Team Trials held in Las Vegas, Nev. in April. She will be the 55 kg representative for the U.S. at the World Championships being held in Paris, France, this August. One week after making the World Team, Leathers brought back gold from the Pan American Championships held in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. She has been a member of two Junior World Teams and one Cadet World...
2017-05-2459 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP78: U.S. National Women's Coach Erin Vandiver takes on new challenge as girls coach at Wyoming SeminaryEpisode 78 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features U.S. National Women's Coach Erin Vandiver. Vandiver recently accepted the position as the new girls wrestling coach at national high school powerhouse Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School in Kingston, Pa. The Pennsylvania native returns to her home state to lead a brand new accelerated elite girls developmental program, which seeks to attract many of the nation’s top high school girl wrestlers to pursue national and international goals while attending a highly respected academic institution. Vandiver has a proven record of success as an athlete on the high school and in...
2017-04-2155 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP77: Keith Gavin, newly named University of Pittsburgh head coachEpisode 77 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features newly named head coach at the University of Pittsburgh, Keith Gavin. Gavin takes the reigns of the Panther program after serving as an assistant coach at both Virginia and Oklahoma. He is the 11th head coach in the history of the Pittsburgh wrestling program. On the Senior level, Gavin was a 2013 U.S. World Team member in men's freestyle, two-time U.S. Open champion, six-time U.S. National Team member and 2008 University World bronze medalist. He was a two-time All-American for Pittsburgh, winning the NCAA Championships at 174 pounds in 2008 and finishing...
2017-04-191h 00
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP76: Dean Heil, Two-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma StateEpisode 76 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features two-time NCAA champion Dean Heil of Oklahoma State University. Heil won his second NCAA championship at 141 pounds this season after posting a perfect 32-0 record. He won the 142nd individual NCAA title in Cowboy history and became the 39th wrestler in program history to win multiple titles. In the NCAA finals, Heil defeated Virginia's Geogre DiCamillo by a 6-3 margin. The two owned a well-established history on the mat dating back to their little league days in Ohio. Heil is riding a 41-match win-streak heding into his senior season. He has...
2017-04-121h 16
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP75: Cory Clark, 2017 NCAA champion for the University of IowaEpisode 75 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2017 NCAA champion Cory Clark of the University of Iowa. Clark capped off his collegiate career by winning the NCAA Division I Championships held at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. He became the 133-pound NCAA champion with wins over Connor Schram of Stanford, Pat D'Arcy of Princeton, Stevan Micic of Michigan, Nathan Tomasello of Ohio State and Seth Gross of South Dakota State. Clark defeated Gross 4-3 in the championship match. Clark finished his Hawkeye career as a four-time NCAA All-American and three-time NCAA finalist as he became the 54th...
2017-04-0553 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP74: Gabe Dean, Two-Time NCAA Champion for Cornell UniversityEpisode 74 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by KT Tape, features two-time NCAA champion Gabe Dean of Cornell University. Dean just completed a remarkable collegiate career for the Big Red as a four-time NCAA All-American with placements of third, first, first and second at the NCAA Championships. His list of achievements include being a four-time EIWA champion, two-time Ivy League Wrestler of the Year and the Cornell record holder for all-time wins at 152. As a senior, Dean finished with a 35-1 overall record and 20 pins, the highest mark in the NCAA this season. In his final collegiate match...
2017-03-3158 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP73: Julia Salata, 3x University Nationals champion gearing up for World Team TrialsEpisode 73 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features top U.S. women's freestyle talent Julia Salata. Salata is fresh off winning her third University Nationals title with a masterful performance at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Canton, Mich. native has seen tremedous success throughout her career. Salata is a two-time WCWA Women's College Nationals champion and four-time college All-American. She won a Univesity World bronze medal in 2014 and was a member of U.S. Junior World Teams in 2012 and 2013. Salata will comepte at either 69 kg or 75 kg at the U.S. World Team Trials in...
2017-03-311h 04
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP72: Darian Cruz, 2017 NCAA champion for Lehigh UniversityEpisode 72 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2017 NCAA champion Darian Cruz of Lehigh University. Cruz won the 125-pound title at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships held in St. Louis, Mo., March 16-18. Throuhgout his three-day journey in St. Louis, Cruz defeated Dylan Peters of Northern Iowa, Shakur Laney of Ohio, Sean Fausz of North Carolina State, Thomas Gilman of Iowa and Ethan Lizak of Minnesota to become the 22nd individual to win a NCAA title for Lehigh. Cruz downed the top seed Gilman 4-2 in the semifinals courtesy of a takedown in sudden victory. He secured a 6...
2017-03-231h 08
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP71: 2017 NCAA Division I Championships Bracketology BonanzaOn Episode 71 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast the duo of Richard Immel and Jason Bryant return to break down every aspect of the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. This year's NCAA bracketology episode features in-depth analysis of all 10 weight classes being contested, team race scenarios, Hodge Trophy discussion, predictions and more off the wall banter. The 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will he beld March 16-18 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 71 guest Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow show host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. L...
2017-03-142h 08
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP70: David Taylor recounts a magical Freestyle World Cup in IranEpisode 70 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features the "Magic Man" himself, David Taylor. Taylor is fresh off a landmark performace at the 2017 Freestyle World Cup where he went 4-0 for the U.S. at 86 kg/189 lbs. by defeating two Olympic champions, an Olympic bronze medalist and a Junior World champion over a two-day span. Prior to the World Cup, Taylor won gold medals at four international events with his most recent coming at the 2017 Paris International. He finished in third place at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at 86 kg. Taylor was a two-time NCAA champion, four-time NCAA...
2017-03-011h 08
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP69: Chris Bono, South Dakota State Head CoachEpisode 69 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features South Dakota State University head coach Chris Bono. Bono is in his fifth season as head coach for the Jackrabbits and has brought new life to the program. SDSU has seen 12 wrestlers qualify for the NCAA Championships under Bono's leadership. This season, SDSU holds a record of 13-4 (7-1 Big 12) and is ranked in the top-20 nationally. South Dakota State now enters a crucial stretch of its season, hosting Purdue in a NWCA National Duals Championship Series bowl followed by a border brawl with North Dakota State this weekend. Bono was...
2017-02-1658 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP68: Tamyra Mensah, Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix & Olympic Trials ChampionEpisode 68 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by KT Tape, features one of the top women's freestyle wrestlers in the U.S., Tamyra Mensah. Mensah is fresh off a gold-medal performance at the Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix held in Krasonyarsk, Russia. She became just the sixth U.S. woman to win the prestigious event, and first to do so since 2010. 2016 was a banner year for the young American talent. Mensah won six medals at international events over the year in addition to her stateside wins at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and U.S. Senior Nationals. Mensah...
2017-02-081h 02
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP67: Jacob Kasper, Duke's High-Flying HeavyweightEpisode 67 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Duke University's high-flying heavyweight Jacob Kasper. Competing in his junior season for the Blue Devils, Kasper has compiled a 20-1 record with six wins coming by fall and three by major decision. He became Duke's first Southern Scuffle champion in January. Kasper was a NCAA qualifier and ACC runner-up in 2015. He also finished in seventh place at the 2015 U.S. Senior Nationals in Greco-Roman. Topics of discussion include his personal growth on the mat, taking on a new weight class, training Greco-Roman at the Olympic Training Center and much more. Follow...
2017-01-1951 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP66: Tim Foley, United World WrestlingEpisode 66 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features United World Wrestling's Tim Foley. Foley has covered wrestling at all levels for over a decade. His current role with United World Wrestling has him oversee the media operations for wrestling's international governing body. He was a NCAA All-American at the University of Virginia in 2004 and later coached at Columbia University while earning his M.S. in Magazine Journalism. Topics of discussion include his personal connection to wrestling, the promotional side of wrestling, the evolution of UWW and much more. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 66 guest Tim Foley on Twitter...
2017-01-121h 15
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP65: Reminiscing the best wrestling moments of 2016Episode 65 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast takes a look back at many of the great wrestling moments from the 2016 calendar year. Richard Immel and Jason Bryant come together once more in a special Short Time-Bonus Points collaboration to reflect on their favorite moments of the past year. Topics of discussion include the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the NCAA Championsips in Madison Square Garden plus much more off-the-wall conversation. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 65 guest Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow show host Richard Immel at @Richard_Immel. Listen to previous episodes of the...
2017-01-061h 04
Short Time Wrestling PodcastBringing USA Wrestling's Richard Immel into the fray looking back at 2016 - ST300Episode 300 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast is a joint effort with Richard Immel and Bonus Points as we do the classic CROSSOVER EPISODE! Unlike when the Jetsons meet The Flintstones, this is something that's going to be reactive, retrospective and it might just actually talk wrestling. The long and short of it is simple, Richard and JB talks about literally three cool things this year. There's a lot more, but we go off the rails having too much fun. The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Clothing. And if you haven't already, leave a rating...
2017-01-061h 09
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP64: Logan Stieber, 2016 World champion in men's freestyleEpisode 64 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by KT Tape, features 2016 World Champion Logan Stieber. The four-time NCAA champion and 2011 Junior World silver medalist made his mark on the international wrestling world with an electrifying gold-medal performance at the 2016 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Stieber stared down an incredibly challenging draw at Worlds, with all four of his opponents ranked highly in the United World Wrestling men’s freestyle rankings at 61 kg/134 lbs. The U.S. gunslinger opened his World title run with a quick 10-0 technical fall over 2015 World bronze medalist Vasyl Shuptar of Ukraine. In the qu...
2016-12-2349 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP63: Logan Massa, University of Michigan Freshman StandoutEpisode 63 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features University of Michigan freshman Logan Massa. The young Wolverine has taken the NCAA by storm this season, currently holding the No. 2 ranking at 165 pounds and an undefeated 15-0 record. Massa downed NCAA finalist Isaac Jordan of Wisconsin in the finals of the Cliff Keen Las Vegas International to win his first major college tournament and solidify himself as a NCAA title contender. As a redshirt freshman, Massa posted a 13-1 record for Michigan. He won the Eastern Michigan Open, Michigan State Open and finished in second place at the Southern Scuffle...
2016-12-1448 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP62: Cary Kolat, Campbell Head Coach & U.S. Wrestling Hall of FamerEpisode 62 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features current Campbell head coach and hall of fame wrestler Cary Kolat. Kolat finished his career among the most decorated wrestlers in U.S. history. Internationally, he won two World medals in men's freestyle and competed at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In college, Kolat was a four-time NCAA All-American and two-time NCAA champion. He finished in second and third place at the NCAA Championships for Penn State during his first two years of college. Kolat then transferred to Lock Haven where he won his two NCAA titles. Kolat was a...
2016-12-0858 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP61: Zain Retherford, NCAA champion for Penn StateEpisode 61 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by KT Tape, features Zain Retherford, 2016 NCAA Champion for Penn State. Retherford won his first NCAA title for the Nittany Lions last season at 149 pounds with a 34-0 overall record. Of his 34 wins, 15 were pins, eight came by technical fall and seven were major decisions. In 2016, Retherford was a finalist for the Hodge Trophy, awarded annually to the best college wrestler, and was awarded the NCAA's most dominant wrestler award. Retherford enters his junior campaign as a two-time NCAA All-American, two-time Big Ten finalist and Big Ten champion. He also finished...
2016-11-3052 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP60: Spending Thanksgiving with the EL Strangler Nick SimmonsEpisode 60 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features four-time NCAA All-American, U.S. World Team member and Indiana associate head coach Nick Simmons. Dubbed the East Lansing Strangler for his punishing wrestling style, Simmons was a staple on the U.S. men's freestyle scene from 2004 until he announced his retirement in 2015. Simmons finished in fifth place at the 2011 Senior World Championships held in Istanbul, Turkey. He was a runner-up at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Wrestling collegiately for Michigan State, Simmons earned four NCAA All-American honors with finishes of third, fourth, fourth and seventh at the NCAA Championships...
2016-11-2340 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP59: Coyte Cooper, "Make Your Mark" and the marketing of wrestlingEpisode 59 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features author, motivational speaker and teacher Coyte Cooper. Cooper recently published his second book entitled Make Your Mark that examines the intricacies of living a remarkable life. He graduated with a PH.D. in sports marketing and management from Indiana University and recently finished a stint at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill as a marketing professor. On the wrestling mat, Cooper was a NCAA All-American at Indiana, a three-three time Washington high school state champion and three-time age-group World Team member. Topics of discussion include Cooper's Make Your Mark...
2016-11-161h 09
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP58: From Olympians to upset specials, Immel and JB breakdown the upcoming NCAA Div. I seasonIn Episode 58 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast Richard Immel and Jason Bryant take an in-depth look at the upcoming NCAA Division I wrestling season. Topics of discussion range from returning NCAA champions looking to repeat, potential newcomers who could shake the college landscape, how the team race will play out and, of course, predictions on who will win the NCAA Championships. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 58 guest Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow show host Richard Immel at @Richard_Immel. Listen to previous episodes of the show on the USA Wrestling Bonus Points Archives or by su...
2016-11-021h 32
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP57: Rich Bender, USA Wrestling Executive DirectorEpisode 57 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender. Bender has been an employee of USA Wrestling for 29 years and has served as the organization’s chief executive officer for 14 years, leading USA Wrestling through a period of growth and expanded service. Topics of discussion include the current state of USA Wrestling, the 2016 Olympic Games, growth of wrestling from the youth levels all the way to the Senior-level and much more. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 57 guest Rich Bender on Twitter at @rsbender and follow show host Richard Immel at @Richard_Immel. Listen to pr...
2016-10-291h 30
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP56: Jordan Burroughs opens up about the toughest day of his wrestling careerEpisode 56 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Olympic champion and three-time World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Jordan Burroughs. Already cemented as one of the greatest wrestlers in U.S. history entering the 2016 season, Burroughs found himself with a rare opportunity to compete at the Olympic Games for the second time after winning the U.S. Olympic Team Trials last April. Burroughs was one of the premier faces for Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as he attempted to grasp his second Olympic gold medal. On August 19, 2016 Burroughs competed in the Olympics...
2016-10-191h 15
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP55: Gable Steveson, Two-Time Cadet World Champion in Men's FreestyleEpisode 55 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features two-time Cadet World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Gable Steveson. Steveson won men’s freestyle gold for the U.S. at the 2016 Cadet World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia at 100 kg/220 lbs. He picked up four wins on his run to gold, including a 5-1 decision over Adam Beterbiev of Russia in the gold-medal match. With the win in Tbilisi, Steveson became just the second U.S. wrestler to win the Cadet World Championships twice. The other occured on the very same day with Yianni Diakomihalis also going back-to-back. In addition to hi...
2016-10-1047 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP54: Kurt McHenry, 2016 Cadet World champion in men's freestyleEpisode 54 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2016 Cadet World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Kurt McHenry. McHenry won men’s freestyle gold for the U.S. at the 2016 Cadet World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia with an electrifying performance at 42 kg/92.5 lbs. The Virginia native won four matches over the top Cadet wrestlers in the World to win his first World title. Two of McHenry’s four wins came by technical fall. He posted a last second victory over Mahir Mammadzada of Azerbaijan in the championship match. McHenry will be a high school sophomore this year at St. Paul's in M...
2016-09-2852 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP53: Mark Hall, 2016 Junior World champion in men's freestyleEpisode 53 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features 2016 Junior World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Mark Hall. The 19-year-old Hall won men’s freestyle gold for the U.S. at the 2016 Junior World Championships in Macon, France with a remarkable performance at 74 kg/163 lbs. Hall won five matches over the top Junior wrestlers in the World to win his first Junior crown. Two of Hall’s five wins came by technical fall with one other coming by pin. Hall adds Junior World champion to a resume that already included 2014 Cadet World champion, three-time age-group U.S. World Team member, thre...
2016-09-221h 01
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP52: Kyle Snyder, 2016 Olympic Gold MedalistEpisode 52 of Bonus Points features 2016 Olympic champion in men's freestyle wrestling Kyle Snyder. The 20-year-old Snyder won four matches at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to become the youngest American wrestler to win Olympic gold. Competing at 97 kg, Snyder defeated Javier Cortina of Cuba, Albert Saritov of Romania, Elizbar Odikadze of Georgia and Khetag Goziumov of Azerbaijan on his road to gold in Rio. Last Sept. Snyder became the youngest World champion in U.S. wrestling history, and followed that up by winning his first NCAA championship for Ohio State in March. Topics of discussion include the...
2016-09-111h 07
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP51: 2016 Olympic Games Preview ShowJoin host Richard Immel and special guest Jason Bryant for Episode 51 of Bonus Points as they preview the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Wrestling in Rio will begin with Greco-Roman on Aug. 14-16, followed by women's freestyle on Aug. 17-18 and conclude with men's freestyle on Aug. 19-21. The Bonus Points Olympic preview show hits on the major storylines heading into the Olympic Games, weight-by-weight previews, medal predictions, the Team USA outlook and more. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 51 guest Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow show host Richard Immel at @Richard_Immel. Listen to pre...
2016-08-092h 05
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP50: Travis Wittlake Jr., 2016 U.S. Cadet World Team member & Triple Crown winnerEpisode 50 of Bonus Points features 2016 U.S. Cadet World Team member in men's freestyle and USA Wrestling Triple Crown winner Travis Wittlake Jr. Wittlake won the UWW Cadet Nationals in Akron, Ohio this June to secure his place on the Cadet World Team that will compete at the Cadet World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia in September. Wrestling out of Oregon, Wittlake won the folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman national titles at the Cadet level this year to earn his fifth Triple Crown award. He won the Cadet folkstyle and Greco-Roman nationals last year, as well as finishing in third place in...
2016-08-031h 01
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP49: Ben Askren, 2008 Olympian & two-time NCAA championEpisode 49 of Bonus Points features Ben Askren, 2008 Olympian in men's freestye wrestling and two-time NCAA champion. Askren competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China for Team USA. He was a two-time NCAA champion and four-time NCAA finalist for the University of Missouri. After competing at the Olympics, Askren made the transition to mma full-time. He was a multiple time Bellator welterweight champion and is currently the ONE FC welterweight champion. Askren also heads the Wisconsin based Askren Wrestling Academy alsongside his brother Max. Askren hosts the T-Row and Funky Show, a weekly wrestling podcast, with fellow U.S. wrestling...
2016-07-2751 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP48: Frank Trigg, UFC Hall of Famer, Actor and WrestlerEpisode 48 of Bonus Points features former wrestler and UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg. Trigg is a wrestling and mixed martial arts veteteran on top of several other career endeavors that include acting, stunt work and color commentary. He currently covers mma in several journalistic capacities and is now working in Hawaii as a stunt man for television drama Hawaii Five-O. Trigg grew up wrestling with mild success in Upstate New York. He posted college stints at Oklahoma State and Phoenix College before finishing his career as a NCAA qualifier for Oklahoma. He was highly competitive on the Senior level...
2016-07-131h 37
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP47: Adam Hall, 2016 University World Team member in men's freestyleEpisode 47 of Bonus Points features 2016 U.S. University World Team member in men's freestyle Adam Hall. Hall secured a spot on the University World Team by winning the University Nationals held in Akron, Ohio, June 4-5. He will compete at the University World Championships this Oct. in Corum, Turkey. Since graduating from Boise State where he was a two-time NCAA All-American and four-time NCAA Tournament qualifier, Hall has posted coaching stints at Columbia and North Carolina State. He is currently an assistant coach for NC State and trains with the Wolfpack Wrestling Club. Topics of discussion include the University World...
2016-07-011h 11
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP46: Bill Zadick, U.S. men's freestyle head coach and 2006 World championEpisode 46 of Bonus Points features the recently named head coach of the U.S. men's freestyle wrestling team Bill Zadick. Zadick will begin his duties as the head man at USA Wrestling after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has served as an assistant coach for the U.S. men's freestyle team in various roles since 2009. Competitively Zadick won the 2006 World Championships and was a two-time U.S. World Team member. He was a NCAA champion for the University of Iowa in 1996. Topics of discussion include his coaching transition and philosophy, his wrestling career, the future of...
2016-06-241h 58
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP45: Yianni Diakomihalis, 2015 Cadet World champion in men's freestyleEpisode 45 of Bonus Points features 2015 Cadet World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Yianni Diakomihalis. Diakomihalis will defend his Cadet World title from last year at the upcoming UWW Cadet World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 13-18. Most recently, Diakomihalis scorched the 63 kg/138 lbs. men’s freestyle field at the 2016 UWW Cadet Nationals held in Akron, Ohio, June 4-5, to secure a berth on his second consecutive U.S. Cadet World Team. Wrestling for Hilton High School, Diakomihalis has won four New York high school state championships with a chance to make it five as a senior next season. He is co...
2016-06-181h 04
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP44: Jesse Thielke, 2016 U.S. Olympian in Greco-RomanEpisode 44 of Bonus Points features Jesse Thielke, 2016 U.S. Olympic Team member at 59 kg/130 lbs. in Greco-Roman wrestling Thielke won the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials held in Iowa City, Iowa on April 9 with wins over Jermaine Hodge, Spenser Mango and Ildar Hafizov. The 59 kg weight class was not qualified for the U.S. to compete at the Olympic Games at the time of Thielke's victory in Iowa City. In order to solidify his position at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thielke earned a silver medal at the 2nd World Olympic Games Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey. Prior...
2016-06-0936 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP43: Troy Steiner, Fresno State Head CoachEpisode 43 of Bonus Points features Fresno State head coach Troy Steiner. 10 years after dropping its wrestling program, Fresno State made the decision to reinstate wrestling and selected the experienced Steiner to head the program. Fresno State will return to NCAA Div. I competition for the 2017-18 season. Steiner has seen coaching stints at Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa before spending the past 10 years at Oregon State. Wrestling in college for Iowa, Steiner was a four-time NCAA All-American and 1992 NCAA champion. He posted an overall record of 148-13 for the Hawkeyes. Topics of discussion include the decision to accept the Fresno State...
2016-05-3142 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP42: Mark Bader, Flowrestling Premium ProducerEpisode 42 of Bonus Points features FloWrestling Premium Producer Mark Bader. FloWrestling recently celebrated the company's 10-year anniversary with Bader being an integral part in the growth and success of the organization. Bader joined the FloSports team eight years ago per the request of Co-Founder and CEO Martin Floreani to run Purefight, a subdivision of FloSports. Shortly thereafter, Bader transitioned to manning FloWrestling in conjuction with Floreani, Joe Williamson and others. If you follow wrestling you have most assuredly heard Bader on one of the many live streams FloWrestling has produced over the past 10 years. Bader has traveled the world to...
2016-05-181h 02
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP41: Tervel Dlagnev, two-time U.S. Olympian in men's freestyleEpisode 41 of Bonus Points features two-time U.S. Olympian and two-time World bronze medalist Tervel Dlagnev. Dlagnev won the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials held in Iowa City, Iowa on April 9 at 125 kg/275 lbs. in men's freestyle wrestling. He secured his Olympic berth with wins over top-flight U.S. heavyweights Connor Medbery, Dom Bradley and Zach Rey. In the best-of-three championship seried Dlagnev topped Rey two matches to zero. After moving to the U.S. from Bulgaria at age four, Dlagnev has paved a remarkable road on the wrestling mat. He has competed at four senior-level World Championships on top...
2016-05-111h 13
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP40: Haley Augello, 2016 U.S. Olympian in women's freestyleEpisode 40 of Bonus Points features Haley Augello, 2016 U.S.Olympic Team member at 48 kg/105.5 lbs. in women's freestylewrestlingAugello won the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials held in Iowa City,Iowa on April 10 with wins over Candace Workman, Erin Golston,Alyssa Lampe and Victoria Anthony. The 48 kg weight class was notqualified for the U.S. to compete at the Olympic Games at the timeof Augello's victory in Iowa City.In order to qualify for the Olympic Games Augello needed to placein the top two at...
2016-05-041h 03
On The MatOTM425: USA Wrestling’s Richard Immel and Documentarian Nancy SchultzRichard Immel, Nancy Schultz to go ‘On the Mat’ this week This week’s edition of “On the Mat” is Wednesday, April 27 with Richard Immel, coordinator of broadcasting, social Media and grassroots marketing at USA Wrestling, and Nancy Schultz, executive producer of the new Netflix documentary “Team Foxcatcher.” “On the Mat” is a presentation of...
2016-04-2851 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP39: Ben Provisor, two-time U.S. Olympian in Greco-RomanEpisode 39 of Bonus Points features two-time U.S. Olympic Teammember in Greco-Roman wrestling Ben Provisor.Provisor won the 85 kg division at the 2016 U.S. Olympic TeamTrials held in Iowa City, Iowa on April 9 to make hissecond-straight Olympic Team.To claim top prize at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Provisor wonbouts over Patrick Martinez, Jordan Holm and Jake Clark, all ofwhom were past U.S. World Team members.Since wrestling in the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, England,Provisor has battled a steady...
2016-04-2754 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP38: Daniel Dennis, 2016 U.S. Olympian in men's freestyle wrestlingEpisode 38 of Bonus Points features Daniel Dennis, 2016 U.S. Olympic Team member in men's freestyle wrestling at 57 kg/125.5 lbs. Dennis captured gold at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City, Iowa on April 10. In the best-of-three championships series Dennis defeated two-time U.S. World Team member and former college teammate Tony Ramos in two matches by scores of 2-1 and 10-0. After taking multiple years away from the sport, Dennis returned in 2015 and made an immediate impact. In 2015 he placed fourth at the U.S. Open, second at the U.S. World Team Trials and first at the...
2016-04-201h 09
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP37: Frank Molinaro, 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials championEpisode 37 of Bonus Points features Frank Molinaro, 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials champion in men's freestyle at 65 kg/143 lbs. Molinaro navigated a gauntlet of talented contenders to capture the Olympic Trials gold in Iowa City, Iowa on April 9. He defeated two-time NCAA champion Kellen Russell, four-time U.S. World Team member Brent Metcalf, four-time NCAA champion Logan Stieber and two-time Junior World medalist Aaron Pico on his road to gold. In the best-of-three championships series Molinaro defeated Pico two matches to one. Molinaro now turns his attention to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games by placing in the top three at...
2016-04-141h 08
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP36: J'den Cox, two-time NCAA champion for MissouriUntitled DocumentThe USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he deconstructs the greatest minds in wrestling and sheds light on the secrets of success for each guest. Episode 36 of Bonus Points features two-time NCAA champion for the University of Missouri, J'Den Cox. Cox recently won his second NCAA title as a junior for the Tigers. He defeated No. 1 seed Morgan McIntosh of Penn State, 4-2, in the 197-pound NCAA finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City...
2016-03-311h 19
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP35: Myles Martin, 2016 NCAA champion for Ohio State UniversityEpisode 35 of Bonus Points features Myles Martin of Ohio State University, 2016 NCAA Division I wrestling champion at 174 pounds. Martin became just the 15th true freshman to ever win a NCAA individual championship when he defeated top-ranked Bo Nickal of Penn State 11-9 in the NCAA finals held on the big stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y. on March 19, 2016.On his road to the title as the No. 11 seed, Martin defeated Nicholas Wanzek (Minnesota) 12-4, No. 6 Bryce Hammond (CSU Bakersfield) 5-3, Matt Reed (Oklahoma) 2-0, Lelund Weatherspoon (Iowa State) 8-2 and No. 1 Bo Nickal (Penn State) 11...
2016-03-2255 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP34: NCAA Championships brackets busted! The guide for #WrestleNYC!The USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond.Episode 34 of Bonus Points reunites the tag team of Jason Bryant and Richard Immel as they break down the 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships field.The boys thoroughly examine each bracket, weight-by-weight, with All-American, bloodround, upset, bracket-buster and what-to-watch predictions.This special Bonus Points/Short Time joint episode is the perfect source to prepare for the what is sure to be a historic NCAA's at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Let the madness begin...
2016-03-151h 57
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP33: Logan Stieber, four-time NCAA champion and 2016 Olympic hopefulEpisode 33 of Bonus Points features four-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion and 2016 Olympic Hopeful Logan Stieber. Growing up in Monroeville, Ohio, Stieber won four Ohio state championships, posting a 184-1 overall prep record. As a junior in high school, Stieber placed third at the U.S. Senior Nationals.Stieber attended college at Ohio State University where he won four NCAA titles, four Big Ten titles and the 2015 Dan Hodge trophy. He helped guide the Buckeyes to a Big Ten and NCAA title in 2015, the first NCAA team championship in school history.Now focused soley on competing at the Senior level...
2016-03-021h 06
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP32: Chael Sonnen, life-long wrestling fanatic and MMA extraordinaireEpisode 32 of Bonus Points features avid wrestling fan, past NCAA All-American, Greco-Roman standout, UFC veteran and current mixed martial arts analyst Chael Sonnen. Sonnen attended the University of Oregon where he was a NCAA Division I All-American in 1998. On the Senior level, he went on to win a silver medal at the University World Championships in 2000, on top of two gold medals at the Dave Schultz Memorial International in 2000 and 2001 in Greco-Roman wrestling. A long-time MMA veteran, Sonnen reached the pinnacle of his fighting career when he faced all-time MMA great Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight title at UFC 117...
2016-02-251h 24
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP31: Tony Rotundo, award-winning wrestling photographerEpisode 31 of Bonus Points features award winning wrestling photographer Tony Rotundo. Rotundo has photographed five World Championships, nine NCAA Championships and countless other local, national and international wrestling events. He will be one of the U.S. wrestling photographers to shoot the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in August.He is the recipient of the 2009 National Wrestling Media Association Photographer of the Year award and the 2012 California State Irv Oliner Award given to individuals for their outstanding contribution to California Wrestling.Rotundo grew up wrestling in New York and won a silver medal at the 1983 Cadet World Championships...
2016-02-181h 13
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP29: Isaiah Martinez, 2015 NCAA champion for the University of IllinoisThe USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he deconstructs the greatest minds in wrestling and sheds light on the secrets of success for each guest. Episode 29 of Bonus Points features Isaiah Martinez, 2015 NCAA champion for the University of Illinois. Martinez went 35-0 on his road to the 157-pound NCAA title last season. He was the first freshman to accomplish this feat since Cael Sanderson did so for Iowa State in 1999. This season the Illini standout is...
2016-02-0452 minBloodroundEpisode #69 With Richard ImmelThis week USA Wrestling's Richard Immel joins Tommy Baranoski to welcome the return of Kevin Claunch off of baby duty! It's a wild time filled with strange stories, contrevesial statements, discussion about the Hodge trophy, and much more!Thanks for listening. Check out Richard's Bonus Points podcast that he hosts weekly. You can find his and Bloodround on almost anything podcasts iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, etc. Follow us at Bloodround.com and @Bloodround @Claunchinator
2016-02-031h 31
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP28: Alli Ragan, three-time U.S. World Team member in women's freestyleThe USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he deconstructs the greatest minds in wrestling and sheds light on the secrets of success for each guest. Episode 28 of Bonus Points features Alli Ragan, three-time U.S. World Team member and 2016 Olympic hopeful in women's freestyle wrestling. Topics of discussion include Ragan training for a week with the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City, Iowa, her 2015 World Championships performance, transitioning through life as a women's wrestler and how Ragan...
2016-01-2756 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP27: Robby Smith, winning the hearts of wrestling fans and the battle of Las VegasThe USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he deconstructs the greatest minds in wrestling and sheds light on the secrets of success for each guest. Episode 27 of Bonus Points features one of the biggest names and personalities in U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling, three-time World Team member Robby Smith. Topics of discussion include Smith's legendary match against Bilyal Makov of Russia at the World Championships, the growing support of U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling, what it will take...
2016-01-201h 22
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP26: Thomas Gilman, Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA All-AmericanThe USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he deconstructs the greatest minds in wrestling and sheds light on the secrets of success for each guest. Episode 26 of Bonus Points features University of Iowa All-American Thomas Gilman. Topics of discussion include the Terry documentary, what it means to wrestle for Iowa, what Gilman has learned from past triumphs and failures, and what the future holds for the Hawkeye standout. Gilman, a junior for the Hawkeyes, is currently...
2016-01-1259 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP25: Bo Nickal, Penn State freshman sensationThe USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he attempts to deconstruct the greatest minds in wrestling and sheds light on the secrets of success for each guest. Episode 25 of Bonus Points features Penn State freshman and 2016 Southern Scuffle champion Bo Nickal. Topics of discussion include Nickal's freshman campaign to this point, being a key cog in the Penn State lineup and what sets him apart both on and off the mat. Nickal is currently undefeated on...
2016-01-081h 05
Short Time Wrestling PodcastRichard Immel of USA Wrestling going live with buckets of wrestling topics - ST234Episode 234 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast features USA Wrestling's Richard Immel. We'll talk a bit about Richard's background in wrestling and how he ended up in Colorado Springs handling numerous duties in communications and broadcasting. We will also recap the Southern Scuffle, talk about Kyle Snyder's return to college wrestling and a few of the hot topics in wrestling. With the Olympics coming up, there's also a special deal going on from Rocket Languages, one of the fastest ways to learn a foreign language. With the Olympics in Rio, it's a perfect time to get your Portuguese on to...
2016-01-071h 17
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP24: Josef Rau, 2015 U.S. Senior Nationals champion in Greco-RomanUSA Wrestling's Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 24 of Bonus Points features Josef Rau, 2015 U.S. Senior Nationals champion and 2014 U.S. World Team member in Greco-Roman. Rau competed collegiately for Elmhurst College where he won a NCAA Division III national title in 2013. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest wrestling news from around the country and talks with Rau about his wrestling journey, moving up to 98 kg, the secret to his success and much more. Follow Bonus...
2015-12-221h 32
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP23: Kyle Dake, four-time NCAA championUSA Wrestling's Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 23 of Bonus Points features Kyle Dake, four-time NCAA champion and U.S. National Team member in men's freestyle. Wrestling collegiately at Cornell University, Dake became the third wrestler in history to win four individual NCAA championships and the first-ever wrestler to do so at four different weight classes. Currently, there are only four men to win the NCAA Championships four times: Pat Smith (Oklahoma State), Cael Sanderson (Iowa State), Kyle Dake (Cornell) and Logan Stieber...
2015-12-161h 32
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP22: Charlie Brenneman, "Driven: My Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage" authorUSA Wrestling's Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 22 of Bonus Points features wrestler, mma fighter, entrepreneur and author Charlie Brenneman. Brenneman wrestled collegiatly at Lock Haven University where he finished in the round of 12 at the 2004 NCAA Championships. He was named to the NWCA All-Academic Team in 2004. Following his wrestling career at Lock Haven, Brenneman taught high school Spanish for three years, where he garned his nickname The Spaniard, before winning the reality television show Pros vs. Joes in 2006. Soon thereafter, he elected...
2015-12-1053 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP21: Matt Lindland, U.S. Greco-Roman head coachUSA Wrestling's Bonus Points podcast, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, will feature many of top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 21 of Bonus Points features Matt Lindland, head coach of the U.S. Greco-Roman National Team. He has served in this position since July of 2014. Lindland won a silver medal at the 200 Olympic Games in Sydney, Austrailia and a silver medal at the 2001 World Championships in Patras, Greece. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest wrestling news from around the country and talks with Lindland about the 2015 World Championships, the state...
2015-12-041h 23
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP20: Jim Harshaw, Wrestling with GreatnessBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 20 of Bonus Points features Jim Harshaw who was a three-time ACC champion and NCAA All-American for the University of Virginia. He served as an assistant wrestling coach at Virginia from 2000 to 2002 and was the head wrestling coach at Slippery Rock University from 2002 to 2004. Harshaw is now an Assistant Director for the Virginia Athletics Foundation and hosts the Wrestling with Greatness podcast. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as h...
2015-11-241h 15
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP19: Tony Ramos, two-time U.S. World Team member in men's freestyleBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 19 of Bonus Points features Tony Ramos, two-time U.S. World Team member in men's freestyle. Ramos was a NCAA champion for the University of Iowa in 2014. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Ramos about the Grapple on the Gridiron, competing at the 2015 World Championships, how the sport of wrestling can grow a...
2015-11-181h 00
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP18: Leigh Jaynes-Provisor, 2015 World bronze medalist in women's freestyleBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 18 of Bonus Points features Leigh Jaynes-Provisor, 2015 World bronze medalist in women's freestyle wrestling at 60 kg. She is a three-time U.S. World Team member. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Jaynes-Provisor about her World Championships run, transitioning from a non-Olympic weight class to an Olympic weight class, her experience of raising a...
2015-11-111h 06
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP17: 2015-16 NCAA Division I wrestling preview showBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 17 of Bonus Points previews the 2015-16 NCAA Divison I wrestling season. Host of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast Jason Bryant joins USA Wrestling's Richard Immel for the discussion. The NCAA preview conversation includes talk about past NCAA champions competing this year, team title contenders, redshirt implications, x-factor's and much more. Follow Bonus Points Episode 17 special guest Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow host Richard Immel o...
2015-11-041h 42
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP16: Alex Dieringer, two-time NCAA championBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 16 of Bonus Points features Alex Dieringer, two-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma State University. The Cowboy star is seeking his third NCAA title and fourth All-American honor during the 2015-16 college season. Dieringer won the 157-pound NCAA championship in 2014 followed by the 165-pound title last year. A win in 2016 would make Dieringer the 16th Oklahoma State wrestler to win three NCAA titles. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as h...
2015-10-2852 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP15: Nick Gwiazdowski, two-time NCAA championBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 15 of Bonus Points features Nick Gwiazdowski, two-time NCAA champion at 285 pounds for North Carolina State. The Wolfpack star is seeking his third NCAA title and fourth All-American honors during the 2015-16 college season. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Gwiazdowski about his NCAA experiences, road to success, defending his NCAA titles a...
2015-10-2353 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP14: Brandon Slay, U.S. Freestyle National Coach and 2000 Olympic championBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 14 of Bonus Points features Brandon Slay, U.S. men's freestyle assistant national coach and 2000 Olympic champion. Slay heads the developmental and Olympic Training Center residential programs for the U.S. in men's freestyle. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Slay about the U.S. performance at the 2015 World Championships, the state o...
2015-10-072h 13
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP13: Andy Bisek, two-time World bronze medalist in Greco-RomanBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 13 of Bonus Points features Andy Bisek, two-time World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. Bisek won back-to-back World bronze medals for the U.S. in 2014 and 2015. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Bisek about his 2015 World Championships run, his world famous mustache and much more. Follow Bonus Points Episode 13 featured guest Andy B...
2015-09-301h 01
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP12: Adeline Gray, three-time World champion in women's freestyleBonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, is presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® and will feature many of the top names in wrestling from the U.S. and beyond. Episode 12 of Bonus Points features Adeline Gray, 2015 World champion in women's freestyle wrestling. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Gray about capturing her third World title and fifth consecutive World medal since 2011. Follow Bonus Points Episode 12 featured guest Adeline Gray on Twitter at @AdelineGray and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @R...
2015-09-2258 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP11: Kyle Snyder, 2015 World ChampionEpisode 11 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® featuring 2015 World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Kyle Snyder. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Kyle Snyder about his legendary performance at the 2015 World Championships in Las Vegas. Snyder became the youngest American wrestler to win the World Championships after scoring a 5-5 win over reigning World champion Abdusalam Gadisov of Russia in the 97 kg gold medal match. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 11 featured guest Kyle Snyder on T...
2015-09-171h 00
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP10: 2015 World Wrestling Championships Preview ShowEpisode 10 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® previews the 2015 World Wrestling Championships with in-depth discussion about Team USA, the international field, dark horse contenders, predictions and more. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with host of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast Jason Bryant about the 2015 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, Nev. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 10 featured guest Jason Bryant on Twitter at @jasonmbryant and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide a...
2015-09-011h 17
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP09: Elena Pirozhkova, four-time World medalist, 2012 World champion and OlympianEpisode 9 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® featuring four-time World medalist, 2012 World champion and 2012 Olympian in women's freestyle wrestling Elena Pirozhkova. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Elena Pirozhkova about her wild 2014 World Championships experience, moving to the United States from Russia at three years of age, preparations for the 2015 World Championships and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 9 featured guest Elena Pirozhkova on Twitter at @e_pirozhkova and follow host Richard Immel on T...
2015-08-251h 02
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP08: Spencer Lee, 2015 Junior World champion in men's freestyleEpisode 8 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive featuring 2014 Cadet World champion and 2015 Junior World champion in men's freestyle wrestling Spencer Lee. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Spencer Lee about his golden performance at the 2015 Junior World Championships. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 8 featured guest Spencer Lee on Twitter at @LeeSpencerlee36 and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the...
2015-08-2042 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP07: Brent Metcalf, four-time U.S. World Team member in men's freestyleEpisode 7 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive featuring four-time World Team member in men's freestyle wrestling Brent Metcalf. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Brent Metcalf about his preparations for the World Championships, striking gold at the Pan American Games, a promising 2015 campaign, his college days and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 7 featured guest Brent Metcalf on Twitter at @BHMetcalf and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback...
2015-08-121h 10
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP06: Justin Lester, Two-time World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestlingEpisode 6 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive featuring eight-time World Team member, 2012 Olympian and two-time World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling Justin "Harry" Lester. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Justin Lester about his preparations for the World Championships, major life and wrestling decisions, growing Greco-Roman wrestling, life as an Ohio sports fan and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 6 featured guest Justin Lester on Twitter at @LestersLegacy and follow host Richard Immel on...
2015-08-0756 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP05: First-time U.S. World Team member in men's freestyle James GreenEpisode 5 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring first-time U.S. World Team member in men's freestyle and four-time NCAA All-American for the University of Nebraska James Green. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with James Green in depth about the 70 kg World Team wrestle-off against U.S. Open champion Nick Marable, preparing for his first World Championships experience and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 5 featured guest James Green on Twitter at @WhoIsJamesG and follow host Richard...
2015-07-2953 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP04: 2x World medalist Helen MaroulisEpisode 4 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring two-time World medalist in women's freestyle wrestling Helen Maroulis. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with helen Maroulis about the Grand Prix of Spain, being a leader in women's wrestling, preparing for the World Championships and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 4 featured guest Helen Maroulis on Twitter at @Helen_Maroulis and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by...
2015-07-2849 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP03: 3x World Team member Robby SmithEpisode 3 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring three-time U.S. World Team member in Greco-Roman wrestling Robby Smith. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Robby Smith about the Pan American Games, growing Greco-Roman wrestling in the U.S. and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 3 featured guest Robby Smith on Twitter at @RTDSmith and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using...
2015-07-1455 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP02: Olympian & World silver medalist Jake HerbertEpisode 2 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring 2009 World silver medalist and 2012 Olympian in men's freestyle wrestling Jake Herbert. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Jake Herbert about his comeback journey, wrestling Ed Ruth, the magic mullet and much more . Follow Bonus Points Ep. 2 featured guest Jake Herbert on Twitter at @Jakeherbert84 and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag...
2015-07-0759 min
Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling PodcastBP01: 3-Time World & Olympic Champion Jordan BurroughsEpisode 1 of the official USA Wrestling podcast, Bonus Points presented by Liberty Mutual, featuring two-time World champion and Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest wrestling news from around the country and talks wrestling with living legend Jordan Burroughs.
2015-07-011h 04