Airey Bros.'s Radio
by Airey Bros. Radio
Airey Bros Radio is the #1 podcast for Wrestling, Cross Country & Track & Field athletes chasing opportunities at the HS, NAIA, JUCO, NCAA DII, DIII & D1 levels. Hosted by brothers Rich & Jimi Airey, we do the legwork so you don’t have to. Our mission: spotlight programs, coaches & stories overlooked by the mainstream. From high school dynasties to national championship programs, we bring you recruiting insights, culture deep-dives, underdog journeys & the knowledge we wish we had growing up. 🎧 Weekly live shows & highlights | 🔗 IG @aireybrosradio | Spotify & Apple Podcasts – Airey Bros Radio
Episodes
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ABR #486 | Peyton Hornsby: Fargo Champion, Indiana Wrestling Commit & Jeremy Hartman on Building D1 Strength
🤼 From Fargo National Champion to the Big Ten — Peyton Hornsby is taking his wrestling career to Indiana University, and he's bringing a serious work ethic with him. On Episode 486 of Airey Bros Radio, Jimi and Rich welcome one of the nation's top high school wrestlers, Peyton Hornsby, alongside...
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ABR EP. 485 — Anthony Mancini | Building Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling into a DII Contender
Anthony Mancini — Cal Poly Humboldt Head Wrestling Coach | Airey Bros Radio Ep. 485What does it take to build an NCAA Division II wrestling program in one of the most unique corners of the country? New Cal Poly Humboldt Head Wrestling Coach Anthony Mancini joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 485…
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Two 100-Milers, Two Buckles, One Summer | Emily Coggin’s Western States & Leadville | ABR 484
Emily Coggin is back on Airey Bros Radio for her third appearance after putting together an incredible 2026 ultrarunning season. Emily took on two of the most iconic 100-mile races in the sport in the same summer:🏃♀️ Western States 100 — 23:30:57 | 24th Female ⛰️ Leadville Trail 100 — 24:15:46…
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From 9 Athletes to the NCAA Championships | Catawba’s Jason Bryan | ABR 483
Catawba College Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Jason Bryan joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 483. When Bryan arrived at Catawba in 2014, the cross country program had just nine athletes. More than a decade later, Catawba has sent both teams to the NCAA Division II…
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Mike Rosolino | 25 Years Building Embry-Riddle XC & Track | ABR #482
Mike Rosolino, Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 482. Coach Rosolino has spent more than two decades in Daytona Beach helping build Embry-Riddle from a developing NAIA cross country program into a nationally...
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ABR 481 | Chris Bray — Building Embry-Riddle XC, NAIA Running, Recruiting & Training at Altitude
On Episode 481 of Airey Bros Radio, we head to Prescott, Arizona, with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Head Cross Country Coach Chris Bray. Coach Bray started the Embry-Riddle men’s and women’s cross country programs in 2013 and has built the Eagles into consistent NAIA national contenders....
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Episode 480: Steve Garland | Building Virginia Wrestling, Rob Koll’s Influence & the Future of College Wrestling
University of Virginia Head Wrestling Coach Steve Garland joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 480. Garland’s story is anything but conventional. He started wrestling late, found the sport during a pivotal point in his life, went from not starting in high school to becoming a New York State…
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Airey Bros Radio #479 | Greg Thiel – Building Gardner-Webb XC & Track | NCAA D1 Recruiting & Athlete Development
Gardner-Webb University Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach Greg Thiel joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 479! Coach Thiel has spent decades building programs, developing athletes, and creating opportunities across college track & field. His journey has taken him from helping build the…
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Episode 478 takes us behind the Redwood Curtain with Cal Poly Humboldt Head Cross Country Coach Michael Schroer
Coach Schroer brings one of the most unique backgrounds we’ve had on the show — an 8x NCAA Division I All-American, 2x Olympic Trials qualifier, World and USA Masters Champion in the 800m, and a coach whose journey has taken him from Virginia to Seoul, South Korea, and ultimately Northern...
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EP. 477 | Building UNC Cross Country & Track with Head Coach Nick Maas
University of Northern Colorado Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach Nick Maas joins Airey Bros Radio to talk about taking over the Bears, building a NCAA Division I program in Colorado, recruiting the Mountain West, developing athletes and establishing a culture that can compete in the Big...
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ABR 476 | Sean McCafferty — Building the CBA Cross Country Dynasty | NXN, Training & NJ XC
Christian Brothers Academy Head Cross Country Coach Sean McCafferty joins Airey Bros Radio for a deep dive into one of the most storied high school cross country programs in America. Coming off a historic 2025 season, McCafferty was named the Joe Newton Coach of the Year after leading CBA to 3rd...
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ABR 475: Jason Russell | Thomas More Wrestling, NCAA DII, Recruiting & the Transfer Portal
Thomas More University Head Wrestling Coach Jason Russell joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 475! Coach Russell is entering his 10th season leading the Saints and has guided Thomas More Wrestling through one of the more unique journeys in college wrestling — from NCAA Division III to the NAIA and...
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ABR 474: Dax Charles | CSU Pueblo Wrestling, NCAA DII Recruiting & Building Champions
Coach Dax Charles, Head Wrestling Coach at Colorado State University Pueblo, joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 474! Entering his 18th season leading CSU Pueblo Wrestling, Coach Charles has spent decades building, rebuilding, and carrying forward the tradition of ThunderWolves wrestling. A former...
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ABR 473 | Dylan Anderson – Florida Tech Cross Country & Track | Building a DII Contender
Florida Tech Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach Dylan Anderson returns to Airey Bros Radio for Episode 473 following his appointment as the new leader of the Panthers program. Coach Anderson joins the Bros to talk about his move from the University of Evansville back home to Florida, taking...
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ABR 472 | Danny Zarzutzki | Building Georgia Southwestern Cross Country | NCAA DII Recruiting, Scholarships & Team Culture
Coach Danny Zarzutzki, Head Cross Country Coach at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building an NCAA Division II cross country program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes, developing championship culture, and why GSW is one of the best...
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ABR 471 | Coach Jacob Burgamy | Building an NCAA Division II Cross Country Powerhouse at Augusta University
Coach Jacob Burgamy, Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach at Augusta University, joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the premier NCAA Division II distance running programs in the country. Since taking over the Jaguars program, Coach Burgamy has continued Augusta University's...
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ABR 470: Coach Terica Harris on Building USC Beaufort Cross Country & Track into a Peach Belt Contender | NCAA Division II
Coach Terica Harris joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Cross Country & Track & Field program into one of the fastest-rising programs in the Peach Belt Conference. Entering her fourth season as Head Coach, Harris has already guided the Sand...
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ABR 469: Coach Mark Misch on Building UCCS into an NCAA Division II Distance Running Powerhouse | Cross Country & Track
Coach Mark Misch joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the nation's premier NCAA Division II distance running programs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) .Entering his 20th season leading the Mountain Lions Men's Cross Country program, Coach Misch has established…
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ABR 468: Coach Brad Herbster on Building Appalachian State into a Sun Belt Cross Country Powerhouse | NCAA Division I Distance Running
Coach Brad Herbster joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the premier NCAA Division I distance running programs in the country at Appalachian State University. In Episode 468, we dive into Coach Herbster's coaching journey from standout student-athlete at South Carolina to becoming…
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ABR Episode 467 | Jim Sprecher | Building Championship Cross Country Programs, Culture & Athlete Development | USC Aiken
For Episode 467 of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by one of the most accomplished coaches in collegiate cross country. Coach Jim Sprecher, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach at USC Aiken, sits down with us to discuss over 35 years of collegiate coaching, building championship programs…
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ABR 466 | Tommy Badon | Building Championship Track & Field Programs, Recruiting, Leadership & The 5 P's | University of Louisiana Lafayette
For Episode 466 of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by one of the most respected coaches in NCAA Division I Track & Field. Coach Tommy Badon, Head Track & Field Coach at the University of Louisiana Lafayette, joins us to discuss over four decades of coaching, building championship cultures,...
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Building More Than Runners | Brent Fahsholz on Arizona Christian Cross Country, Faith, Leadership & Championship Culture | ABR Episode 465
Arizona Christian University Head Cross Country Coach Brent Fahsholz joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the NAIA's rising cross country and distance running programs while developing student-athletes who grow both on and off the course. Coach Fahsholz shares his journey from Oregon...
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How UBC Built a Track & Field Dynasty | Laurier Primeau on 5 Straight NAIA National Championships, Olympians & Canadian Recruiting | Ep. 464
Coach Laurier Primeau joins Airey Bros Radio after leading the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds to their fifth consecutive NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship while earning 2026 NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year honors. Coach Primeau has built…
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ABR 463 | Building Champions Through Faith, Culture & Connection | Concordia XC/Track Coach Matt Beisel
Coach Matt Beisel joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 463. As the Head Coach of Concordia University Track & Field and Cross Country, Coach Beisel has helped build one of the premier programs in the NAIA. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs have earned multiple NAIA Top-10 finishes, conference...
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ABR 462 | Chris Freije on Rebuilding New Mexico Highlands Wrestling, Developing NCAA All-Americans
Airey Bros Radio Episode 462 welcomes New Mexico Highlands University Head Wrestling Coach Chris Freije. A former NCAA Division II National Finalist and RMAC Champion, Coach Freije joins us to discuss his wrestling journey from Arizona to Western Colorado, his coaching stops across NCAA Division...
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ABR 461 | Justin Ensign on Oklahoma City Wrestling's Historic NAIA Trophy Finish,
Airey Bros Radio Episode 461 welcomes Oklahoma City University Head Wrestling Coach Justin Ensign following the most successful season in OCU Wrestling history.After leading the Stars to a 3rd-place finish at the 2026 NAIA Wrestling National Championships, Coach Ensign joins us to discuss the...
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Coach Kenny Anderson | Building a National NAIA Track & Field Powerhouse at Central Methodist University | Airey Bros Radio Episode 460
Coach Kenny Anderson joins Airey Bros Radio following a historic weekend for Central Methodist University Track & Field at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor National Championships. Under Anderson's leadership, the CMU men finished 7th nationally with 10 All-Americans, while the women also earned a Top-10...
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ABR 459 | Coach KC Rock (Embry-Riddle Wrestling) | Building NAIA National Champions at America’s Premier Aerospace University
Episode 459 of Airey Bros Radio features KC Rock, Head Wrestling Coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, following one of the biggest seasons in program history. Coach Rock joins ABR LIVE after leading Embry-Riddle Wrestling to a 4th place finish at the 2026 National Association of...
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ABR 458: Coach Dustin Dimit on Rowan’s NCAA DIII Indoor National Championship | Building a National Power in Track & Field
Coach Dustin Dimit returns to Airey Bros Radio after leading Rowan University Men’s Track & Field to the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor National Championship. In Episode 458, we dive deep into Rowan’s historic national title run, the culture behind one of the top NCAA DIII track & field programs…
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ABR 457: Jeremy Provence | Building Jacksonville State Track & Field, Gritty Recruiting & Conference USA Growth
On episode 457 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Jeremy Provence, Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach at Jacksonville State University. Coach Provence shares his journey from growing up on a rural Arkansas farm to becoming a Division I head coach, building programs at the...
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Building a D3 Distance Program from Scratch | Coach Cash Kunkel (Ozarks XCTF) | Airey Bros Radio 456
On Episode 456 of Airey Bros Radio, we’re stepping back onto the oval and going Belly to Belly with Coach Cash Kunkel, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at University of the Ozarks. In his first season leading the program, Coach Kunkel has already made an immediate impact…
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Building a D2 Dynasty | Coach Gary Towne (Chico State XC) | 170+ All-Americans, 22 Titles | Airey Bros Radio 455
On Episode 455 of Airey Bros Radio, we go Belly to Belly with Coach Gary Towne, Head Cross Country Coach at Chico State University — one of the most dominant programs in NCAA Division II history.For nearly 30 years, Coach Towne has built a championship culture that speaks for itself: 170+...
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ABR Ep. 454 | Building a College Wrestling Program from Scratch w/ Coach Vinny Barber (Lynchburg Wrestling, NCAA D3 Recruiting)
On Airey Bros Radio Episode 454, we went belly-to-belly with Coach Vinny Barber, Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Lynchburg, as he builds a brand-new NCAA Division III wrestling program from the ground up. After leading the University of the Ozarks to conference championships, national...
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ABR Ep. 453 | NAU Distance Recruiting, D1 Coaching & Building Champions w/ Coach Jake Reed (Northern Arizona XC/Track)
Tonight on Airey Bros Radio Episode 453, we go stride-for-stride with one of the fastest-rising minds in collegiate distance running — Coach Jake Reed, Assistant Distance Coach and Head Men’s Distance Recruiter at Northern Arizona University (NAU). After building a powerhouse at the University of...
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ABR 452: Building a Conference Championship Wrestling Program | Coach Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks)
🎙️ On Episode 452, we’re stepping back on the mat and going belly-to-belly with Coach Nathan Rankin, Head Wrestling Coach at the University of the Ozarks.In just his first season, Coach Rankin made an immediate impact: 🏆 SLIAC Conference Champions 🏆 SLIAC Coach of the Year 🏆 5 Individual...
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ABR 451: Building a National NAIA Track Program | Coach Jacob Simms
On Episode 451, we’re stepping on the track and lacing up the spikes with Coach Jacob Simms, Director of Cross Country & Track & Field at Montreat College. Since taking over in 2022, Coach Sims has led Montreat to national prominence in the NAIA, including: ✅ Women ranked as high as #3 in the...
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450: Building a Wrestling Program from Scratch at Andrew College | Coach Billy Gordy on JUCO to NAIA, Recruiting & Southern Wrestling Growth
Today on Airey Bros Radio Episode 450, we step back on the mat with Coach Billy Gordy, Head Wrestling Coach at Andrew College, one of the fastest-rising programs in the NJCAA and NAIA wrestling landscape. In just TWO seasons, Coach Gordy has: Built a program from the ground up Produced NJCAA...
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ABR 449: Building a Championship Culture at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Wrestling | Coach Dave Malecek on D3 Power, Recruiting Truths
Tonight on Airey Bros Radio Episode 449, we go belly-to-belly with Coach Dave Malecek, Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse—one of the premier NCAA Division III wrestling programs in the country. Coach Malecek just wrapped up his 20th season leading UWL Wrestling,...
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Airey Bros Radio #448 | Bob DeVries (NMHU) — Building a D2 Cross Country Powerhouse, Altitude Training & Recruiting the Right Athletes
Airey Bros Radio Episode 448 features Coach Bob DeVries, Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), diving into over 30 years of sustained success in NCAA Division II cross country. Coach DeVries has built one of the most unique and consistent distance...
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ABR 447: Building a Championship Culture at Colorado Mesa | Coach Travis Floeck on Recruiting, RMAC Success & Athlete Development
Episode 447 of Airey Bros Radio features Coach Travis Floeck, Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Colorado Mesa University. With over 20 years of coaching experience—including 14 years at the NCAA Division I level with Idaho and Oregon State—Coach Floeck brings elite-level insight into...
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Airey Bros Radio Ep. 446 | Josh Nolan (Northern State Wrestling) – Building an NCAA D2 Program, All-Americans, Recruiting & Culture
Episode 446 of Airey Bros Radio features Josh Nolan, Head Wrestling Coach at Northern State University, breaking down his first season leading the Wolves wrestling program in NCAA Division II. In year one, Nolan led Northern State to an 8–5 record, Top-25 NWCA ranking, and NCAA D2 All-American...
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John Frazier Texas State Track & Field | Building a Championship Program, Recruiting Standards & Sun Belt Sweep | Airey Bros Radio Ep. 445
Texas State Track & Field just made history — and we’re going BELLY TO BELLY with the man behind it. On Episode 445 of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by John Frazier, Director of Track & Field & Cross Country at Texas State University, fresh off a historic Sun Belt Indoor Championship sweep —...
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EP. 444 | Mark Fairley (Taylor University XC/Track) | NAIA National Champion 5K, Building Liberty Dynasty & Leading Taylor’s Rise
Welcome back to Airey Bros Radio — your #1 resource for college wrestling, cross country, and track & field programs across the country. On Episode 444, we went belly to belly with Coach Mark Fairley, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach and Head Distance Coach at Taylor University. Fresh off...
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ABR 443: Butler XC/Track Coach Matt Roe on Building Big East Champions, Developing All-Americans & Recruiting Distance Talent
Airey Bros Radio Episode 443 features Matt Roe, Head Coach of Butler University Track & Field and Cross Country, for a deep dive into one of the most respected NCAA Division I distance running programs in the country. Originally streamed live on March 5, 2026, this episode explores how Coach Roe...
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ABR 442: Phil Burnett on Building Washington State Wrestling into an NCWA Contender | WSU Wrestling, Recruiting, Academics & Program Culture
On Episode 442 of Airey Bros Radio, we went belly-to-belly with Washington State University Wrestling Head Coach Phil Burnett, the leader behind one of the fastest-rising programs in the NCWA. Coach Burnett shares his unconventional path into wrestling and coaching, how he helped build WSU...
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ABR 441: Oklahoma State Coach Dave Smith on Building a Cross Country Dynasty, Recruiting in 2026 & Winning with Restraint
Originally streamed live on February 23, 2026, this episode of Airey Bros Radio features one of the most respected distance coaches in college athletics — Oklahoma State Director of Track & Field / Cross Country, Coach Dave Smith. Fresh off another national championship season, Coach Smith joins…
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Bus Baker Takes Over Presbyterian Cross Country: Culture, Consistency, and Big South Recruiting | ABR 440
Presbyterian College cross country has a new leader — and he’s building something fast.In ABR Episode 440, Airey Bros Radio sits down with Robert “Bus” Baker, the new Head Cross Country Coach at Presbyterian College (Big South Conference), to talk coaching at a cross-country-only Division I...
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Building a 3C2A JUCO XC Program FAST: Devin Fahey on Cerro Coso’s Historic Year 1, Recruiting, Culture & Track Launch | ABR 439
In ABR Episode 439, Airey Bros Radio sits down with Devin Fahey, Head Cross Country Coach at Cerro Coso College (3C2A), after one of the most impressive first-year JUCO coaching seasons in California community college cross country. In Year 1, Fahey led Cerro Coso to program-first milestones,...
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ABR 438: From Red Bank Regional Wrestling to “Eat Like a Human” — Dr. Bill Schindler on Weight Cuts, Keto, Fermentation & Real Food
Dr. Bill Schindler joins Airey Bros Radio (ABR 438) for a deep-dive conversation that connects Jersey Shore wrestling culture to ancestral nutrition, anthropology, and real-world health.Bill is Jersey Shore bred — a Red Bank Regional wrestler who went on to compete at Ohio State and The College…
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Jim Giunta (NCWA Founder) on Building 150+ College Wrestling Programs, Why They’re NOT ‘Club Teams,’ Women’s Wrestling Growth + NCWA Nationa
Episode 437 of Airey Bros Radio is now LIVE on all podcast platforms — originally streamed on ABR YouTube on Feb 3, 2026. We’re joined by Jim Giunta, Founder / President & Chairman of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) — the governing body that’s helped create college wrestling...
About this show
Airey Bros Radio is the #1 podcast for Wrestling, Cross Country & Track & Field athletes chasing opportunities at the HS, NAIA, JUCO, NCAA DII, DIII & D1 levels. Hosted by brothers Rich & Jimi Airey, we do the legwork so you don’t have to. Our mission: spotlight programs, coaches & stories overlooked by the mainstream. From high school dynasties to national championship programs, we bring you recruiting insights, culture deep-dives, underdog journeys & the knowledge we wish we had growing up.
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