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Bloodround
by Bloodround
The show where 2 idiots talk about NCAA, Big Ten, and international wrestling. We give a lot of information and insight while doing it in an unprofessional manner. Thanks for listening and sharing! Check us out at Bloodround.com. NWMA Podcast of the Year 2021-22!
Episodes
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The 500th episode of Bloodround
This week Tommy and Kevin get together and discuss all things Bloodround, some local news, some general wrestling events, and reminisce on the last 10+ years of Bloodround. We go through some solicited questions as well as share some of our favorite memories. Rock on! The views and opinions...
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Bloodround #499
This week Tommy and I talk about the new rule changes and what we can look forward to next season in officiating. Then we talk about Troy Nickerson getting the Head Coaching job at Army West Point, and AJ Ferrari's new home in Nebraska. Then we briefly walk through what we are looking forward to…
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Bloodround #498 talking U20, U23s and other topical wrestling topics
This week Tommy and Kevin talk about USA Wrestling and the Kyle Snyder situation and strange lack of response. We also talk through the U20 and U23 results and some of the guys who stood out. We talk through the crowded PSU lineup as well and where we expect guys to end up. We also talk about AJ...
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Bloodround #497 with Purdue All-American Joey Blaze
This week we connect with Joey Blaze - NCAA Finalist and 3rd place finisher at the World Team Trials. We talk about his experiences on the big stage, his perpective going into Final X, and how cool it was wrestling in the NCAA finals. We also talk about his teammates, being a leader, and about...
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Bloodround #496 with Central Michigan's Alex Cramer
This week Tommy and I talk with recent Central Michigan Alumni and one of my all time favorite Chippewa wrestlers, Alex Cramer. We talk through his experience starting at Old Dominion, transfering to Central Michigan, battling through adversity and knee injuries, and getting back to the lineup.…
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Bloodround #495 with Central Michigan alum Brock Bergelin
This week we talk with Brock Bergelin, CMU Wrestling alumni, and proprietor of https://3pointtakedownwrestlingapparel.com/. We talk about starting a shoe company, getting into it in the first place. We also talk through coaching wrestling in West Michigan, and we talk through the college…
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Bloodround #494: Recapping the U.S. Open
This week we talk through Kyle Dake's career and reminisce about his exciting career and what we can look forward to from him moving forward. We also talk through the US Open results across the weights and genders. We also talk through the National Duals and some of the exciting wrestling we'll…
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Bloodround # 493 with All-American Trevor Chumbley
This week we talk with NCAA All American Trevor Chumbley of the Northwestern WIldcats. We talk through his recent finish on the podium, and then we work chronologically backwards through his career and what he learned along the way. We also talk through his plans from here with his Northwestern...
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Episode #492 with All-American Michael DeAugustino
This week Tommy and Kevin discuss the Hodge results along with the upcoming National Duals Invitational and its qualification structure and what we expect. Kevin expresses his feelings that 5 remains greater than 1, and we talk through our excitement that money continues to be invested into…
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Bloodround #491: Finally, the Tommy has come back to Grand Rapids
This week Tommy returns! We discuss the NCAA results primarily. We also discuss some of the fun commentary from DC, JB, Rock and the rest of the crew. We also talk about the AAs, some fun storylines, and our general thoughts on the entire event. I swear rather heavily in this one, so be prepared.…
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Bloodround #490: Recapping the Big Ten and talking brackets
This week I cover the B1Gs, and some of my takeaways from being there. The energy is different and exciting and I hope additive to the regular season. I also cover the brackets being released, my thoughts on the weights, along with where we should see some fun matches or guys to watch. I also...
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Bloodround #489 with Ryan Holmes
This week I am joined by Ryan Holmes who covers the B1G with me at Intermat. We discuss him getting into wrestling, his college football career, and how he got into journalism. We also talk through some specific experiences and people that he values in the sport. We also talk through the B1G...
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Bloodround #488 with Austin Sommer
This week, Kevin is joined by Austin Sommer, one of the counterparts on the Intermat podcast. They talk through some of his experiences growing up in the Lehigh Valley and with the sport of wrestling. We also talk about his college career at Drexel, and some of the things that fans might not…
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Bloodround #487 with Robbie Wendell
This week, Kevin Claunch is joined by Robbie Wendell who covers the ACC for Intermat and is a part of the Intermat podcast. The pair talks all things ACC, but we start off with the Virginia Cavaliers, and the impact that guys like Steve Garland and Jim Harshaw have had on that group over the…
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Bloodround #486 with Justin Oliver of Northwestern
This week, Kevin talks with Justin Oliver - Assistant Wrestling Coach at Northwestern University. We talk through some of his movement since we've had him on the podcast, from Buffalo to Michigan State to Northern Colorado, and eventually to Evanston Illinois to coach the Wildcats. We also talk...
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Bloodround #485 recapping the action with Claunchinator
This week, we begin by talking about Penn State and bringing up the idea that they might be better than they were last season. We also talk through some of the other action in the B1G including Maryland's strong weekend, and some of the struggles from Michigan State. Ohio State's nice win over...
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Bloodround #484 with Jags!!!
This week we are joined by special guest host Jags! We talk about all of the important things: The theme song, drones, Rutgers, Rider, Princeton, and Dean Peterson winning Midlands. We also talk through some of his origin story back into the sport. We wrap up with some of the joys of having...
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Bloodround #483 with Steve Garland of Virginia
This week, we connect with Steve Garland, head coach of University of Virginia wrestling. He catches up with us on the progress from the season to this point as well as some of the learning moments. He also shares with me some of the behind the scenes things that people don't see or think about...
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Bloodround #482: Kevin flies solo and dives into the nuances of what happens in those six minutes
This week it's just Kevin. He recaps how good Illinois has been this season, as well as some of the action from CKLV. He talks through some of the surprising results, big winners, and where the MSU Open might have been tougher than CKLV. Also, he covers the wins over the weekend for the Virginia...
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Bloodround #481: All-Star Classic fun, Gable's back, too!
This week Tommy and Kevin talk about some of our recent up close and personal wrestling experiences we had this weekend. We also talk through some of the NWCA All Star Classic results. We also cover Gable Steveson coming back as well. Enjoy! The views and opinions expressed on this show are those...
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Bloodround #480: Let's talk about the season, because it's here!
This week Tommy and Kevin revisit the excitement that was the first week of college wrestling. We start the same way the college wrestling season did, with Wyoming and Campbell. We talk through Virginia's dominant win over NDSU, and some of the action from the Clarion open. This is going to be an...
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Bloodround #479: The boys talk wrestling conspiracies?
This week we talk through the recent events from non-Olympic weight world championships and some conspiracy theories about blackouts and "random" draws. We also preview some of the upcoming action including Wyoming vs. Campbell, and some of the action from this weekend! It's wrestling season...
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Bloodround #478: All-Star Classic Chatter
This week Tommy and Kevin discuss some of the All Star matchup announcements, and the addition of Yonger Bastida in place of Greg Kerkvliet. We also talk through some of the Nebraska lineup changes, as well as the Campbell situation. Help these programs where you can, because this won't be the…
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Bloodround #477: Talking some wrestling
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through the goings on in the wrestling world. We talk through the potential David Taylor vs Sadulaev matchup at 92kgs, we talk through some NCAA rankings, some schedule fun, and Grand Valley Women's Wrestling taking on Iowa in Iowa City. Then we wrap it up with a…
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Bloodround #476 with Virginia head coach Steve Garland
This week we were joined by Steve Garland, Head Coach at the University of Virginia Wrestling team. He talks about his career, and how awesome it is coaching at his alma mater. We also talk through his experience wrestling in the NCAA finals, and sharing those experiences with his wrestlers. We...
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Bloodround #475 with Olympic champion Brandon Slay
This week we have the honor of speaking with Olympic Gold Medalist - Brandon Slay. We talk through his competition career, his experiences as Executive Director and Head Coach of Penn RTC, as well as his athletes. We also talk through some of the rule changes over the years for freestyle…
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Bloodround #474: Non-Olympic World Team Trials Recap
This week Tommy and Kevin talk about the retirement of one of the greats, Alex Dieringer. We also talk through the results of the Non-Olympic World Team Trials, and some of the grounding rules, as well as the results. We also talk about some of the movement recently, and finish with a parent...
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Bloodround #473 with Strength Coach Rob Sulaver
This week we are joined by Rob Sulaver! Rob wrestled at Michigan and now is a strength and conditioning coach and expert through bandanatraining.com. Rob shares his story with us regarding his competition years for the Wolverines, as well as getting his business going, and we talk some exercise...
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Bloodround #472: Izaak Olejnik joins the show
This week Tommy and Kevin talk about CSUB's recent addition of AJ Ferrari, as well as some of the movement into and out of the Hawkeye wrestling room. We also are joined by Izzak Olejnik of NIU and Oklahoma State. He talks with us about his career, big matches, the recent additions to OK State…
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Bloodround #471: Recapping the Games and what's been in the news
We're back! After some timing conflicts over the last couple of weeks, Tommy and Kevin are back on the mics. We review the Olympic results, talk through some of the movement over the last weeks, and discuss Burroughs coming back for the Non-Olympic weight Trials in Omaha! The views and opinions...
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Bloodround #470 with Jason Bryant
This week Tommy and Kevin are joined by the incomparable Jason Bryant. We talk a little bit of everything under the son. Fargo, being old, being bald, connections through the years in the sport. We also cover Little Rock, Minnesota, St. Cloud State, and even some Karaoke. We wrap up with some...
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Bloodround #469 with Michigan alum Mike Amine
This week Tommy and Kevin briefly cover the amazing opportunity that Mijian Lopez has to be the only five-time Olympic Champion in any sport ever. We also then reconnect with Michigan legend and successful businessman Mike Amine. We talk about his recent trip to Vancouver, his son's wrestling...
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Bloodround #468: Tackling t-shirts, Grand Valley State's women's launch and the Olympics
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through GVSU's Women's program, their addition of Sage Mortimer, and other pickups that they had. We also talk through the Russians not participating in the Olympics. Prior that that we discuss the additions of Kamal Bey and Frank Chamizo to the Olympics. We also...
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Bloodround #467 with retired Central Michigan head coach Tom Borrelli
This week we talk about Columbia hiring Donny Pritzlaff as their head coac, then we dive into an interview with recenlty retired Central Michigan head wrestling coach Tom Borrelli. We talk through his historic credentials, some of the career highlights, and the National Duals. We also talk…
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Bloodround #466 with Mizzou alum and Allen (Tex.) H.S. assistant coach Allan Hart
This week we talk through some of the recent moves in the transfer portal as well as on the coaching side. Then we had the chance to speak with Missouri wrestling great Allan Hart. Kevin publicly apologizes for a Tweet from Detroit, then we talk through his style, wrestling for Brian Smith and at...
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Bloodround #465: Ohio State assistant coach J Jaggers
This week we revisit the premier match from Beat the Streets. We also get to chat with the Associate Head Coach of The Ohio State University, J Jaggers. He shared his insight from the event, along with his feelings on how the team has performed in their recent freestyle and greco events. He also...
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Bloodround #464: What's on the horizon?
This week Tommy and Kevin discuss a lot of the transfer portal moves along with coaching changes. We also talk through some upcoming events such as Beat The Streets NY, the U20/U23 trials, and we discuss what other jobs Mike Evans would be suited for. Rock on! The views and opinions expressed on...
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Bloodround #463: NCAA champion Kyven Gadson
This week we talk about the awesome Olympic qualifying results from Lee, Retherford, and the valiant effort from Kamal Bey. We also talk with NCAA Champion and all around awesome dude Kyven Gadson. We talk through his wrestling career, his continued education, his aspirations of calling the 2028...
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Bloodround #462: DT to Stillwater, Steveson out at WWE and Brady roast thoughts
This week, Kevin and Tommy discuss the Oklahoma State hire of David Taylor, and our thoughts around the hire and future of the program. We also talk through some of the transfer portal news, as well as the Gable Steveson next steps. We wrap up with discussion of the Tom Brady roast, and parent...
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Bloodround #461: Olympic Trials Recap
This week Tommy and Kevin recap a dynamic Olympic Trials and walk through each weight and some of the fun storylines to come out of them. Kevin also touches on the exciting news that Ben Bennett will be taking over the Chippewas of Central Michigan. The views and opinions expressed on this show…
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Bloodround #460: Olympic Trials Preview
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through the recently announced retirement of John Smith, as well as some of the CMU coaching updates. We also walk through the Men's and Women's freestyle predictions and bracket breakdowns! Olympic Trials Baby!!! Rock On! The views and opinions expressed on this…
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Bloodround #459: NCAA Recap with Kevin and Tommy
This week Tommy and I spend most of the time covering the goings on from this past weekend at NCAAs. We discuss our reactions to matches, upsets, and some behind the scenes activities from Kansas City. I wand to go back. It was awesome. Rock on! The views and opinions expressed on this show are...
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Bloodround #458
2024 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships Preview!!! This week we walk through the weights, our upset predictions, finals predictions, and all the fun that goes with it. Get ready for KC with us! Rock On!
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Bloodround #457 with Earl Smith of InterMat
This week we have a special guest host in Earl Smith, 2x NWMA Journalist of the year and Site Editor for Intermat. We discussed At-Large Bids and our general thoughts on those. We also cover some conference reactions across the board, and we talk through Earl's experiences from the B1G…
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Bloodround #456 Conference Previews
This week is a solo pod from Claunch. I refer most to the Intermat Conference Crossover podcast we did this week to preview the B1G, EIWA, and ACC. Then I cover the rest, MAC, Big 12, and Pac 12. I try to throw out a couple things to pay attention to regarding possible upsets and projections, and…
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Bloodround #455 with Wyoming head coach Mark Branch
This week Tommy and I talk through some suggested rule changes at the High School level. We then catch up with Head Coach Mark Branch from Wyoming to catch up on their season and some of their developing young guys in the lineup. We then talk through the Pan Am Qualifiers and what to look forward...
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Bloodround #454: What's in a Name?
This week we recap some of the wrestling from the weekend. We also talk through some of the weight classes and their implications for seeding in the B1G and elsewhere to this point. We also cover our name and how lucky we were to get it. Two guys one singlet was already taken. Rock On! The views...
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Bloodround #453: Hofstra head coach Dennis Papadatos
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the officiating controversy and the hopeful statement from the head of officiating. We also discuss some of the results and exciting matches that included successful takedowns. We also have the chance to speak with Hoftra's Head Coach, Dennis...
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Bloodround #452: Talking about those high profile matchups
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the higher profile matches from the weekend. We reference the young stud Meyer Shapiro, we talk through the goings on at 165, and we discuss the mission that Parker Keckeisen is on. We also talk about the differences between this years Vito, and last...
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Bloodround #451: Who aren't we talking about?
This week we talk through some of the big names we won't see in College Wrestling this season. We also get into some of the wild weights this season, and some theories of intentional losses to avoid being ranked #1 at 125. We also discuss the ups and downs at 157 and the craziness at 133. Lastly,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The show where 2 idiots talk about NCAA, Big Ten, and international wrestling. We give a lot of information and insight while doing it in an unprofessional manner. Thanks for listening and sharing! Check us out at Bloodround.com. NWMA Podcast of the Year 2021-22!
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