#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast

The calendar has turned to March and the NCAA Wrestling season has turned to the postseason. On episode #148 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast co-host Brian Reinhardt is joined by R-Jr. Jackson Arrington as the duo talks about this weekend's 2026 ACC Championship taking place at Virginia Tech. Unfortunately Arrington will not be on the mat for the Wolfpack, as he has been out this year due to shoulder surgery. But the Pack's 157-pounder offers a unique perspective on the ACCs from a student-athlete point of view and talks about the Pack's 10 entrants from how he sees them in the practice room.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Top-10 battle in Raleigh this weekend, as #8 NC State will host #7 Virginia Tech Friday night inside a PACKed Reynolds Coliseum crowd.On episode #147 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, head coach Pat Popolizio breaks down some of the matches for this highly anticipated dual. Co-host Brian Reinhardt is then joined by freshman Will Denny, who has made his way into the top-10 at 165 pounds in his rookie campaign.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

ACC Duals begin Friday night as the NC State Wolfpack host Virginia inside Reynolds Coliseum. On episode #146 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Brian Reinhardt and head coach Pat Popolizio give a midseason report on the program.While the Pack recently added an NCAA Qualifier to its lineup as a midseason transfer, NC State also suffered a season-ending injury to one of its middle weights. There is still a battle at 133 pounds, and some youngsters have taken a big leap this year in the national rankings.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

On episode #145 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Brian Reinhardt visits with the newest member of the Wolfpack squad, transfer Patrick Brophy Brophy just joined the Pack after the first semester and will see action at 197 pounds this year.The duo talk about Brophy only starting to take up wrestling in high school, to his time at The Citadel to deciding to transfer to NC State and move to Raleigh.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The 2025-26 NC State Wrestling season is swiftly moving along as we head into second semester action. Co-host Brian Reinhardt and Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio go over some News & Notes from the early action and focus on the upcoming weekend slate on episode #144 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

On episode #143 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Brian Reinhardt visits with old/new member of the Wolfpack squad, 184-pounder Don Cates. The Durham, N.C., product, Cates originally joined the Pack in the shortened COVID season of 2020-21. After competing for three seasons, he decided to step away from the sport altogether and was working full-time. But with a need at the upperweights for NC State this year, he has returned to the program. Outside of wrestling, Cates has started his own clothing line and talks about his goals for it.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The 2025-26 NC State Wrestling season is in full swing, as the Wolfpack heads to Tulsa this weekend to compete at the National Duals. First-time podcast guest, R-So. Koy Buesgens, joins us on episode #142 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to talk about his experiences with the Pack. Born in Tennessee and then moving to Minnesota, Buesgens has adapted to life in Raleigh.The computer science major talks all about that interesting academic program, and also talks about his improvements on the mat leading into his second season in the lineup at 149 pounds.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

NC State opens its dual season with Northern Colorado on Saturday at 6 PM inside Reynolds Coliseum. Co-host Brian Reinhardt and Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio go weight-by-weight for a season preview for the 2025-26 NC State squad on episode #141 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

With the 2025-26 NC State Wrestling season right around the corner, we visit with 2025 All-American Isaac Trumble on episode #140 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. The Nebraska native covers: marriage (including a kid on the way), injury, military life after college, and the excitement surrounding the Wolfpack program entering a new season.In his first season up at heavyweight last year, Trumble placed fourth at the NCAAs and brought home All-American honors for the first time in his career. But, he endured a major knee injury late in the season, which he rehabbed over the summer, and is now gearing up for one final run in the Pack's Red & White singlet.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The season premier episode of Season #9 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast was a banger! 2025 World Champion Trent Hidlay sits down to relive some of his favorite memories of winning GOLD at 92 kg at the Senior World Championship. The fun doesn't stop there, as a surprise guest (even to Trent), older brother Hayden Hidlay joins to talk about his perspective of being in the stands for the momentous occasion in Croatia.Note: Host Brian had some technical difficulties. #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

On episode #138 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Trent Hidlay sits down with his current Wolfpack RTC head coach Jamill Kelly. Kelly was a teammate (at Oklahoma State) and previously coached under Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizo, and recently returned to Raleigh to join the RTC. The former Olympic Silver medalist talks about the Pack's recent success at the U.S. Open and Hidlay qualifying for Final X. #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcast SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The postseason is finally here! All through preseason and during the regular season you will hear many coaches and athletes talk about getting to March. That time is now, and it is time for the NC State Wolfpack to compete at the 2025 ACC Championships.On episode #136 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach sit down and go weight-by-weight through the Wolfpack starters as they gear up for postseason action. NC State will go into the event as the reigning six-time champions, raising the team trophy at the ACC Championships every year dating back to 2019.Since the 2015-16 season, NC State has won seven ACC Championships and finished second a pair of times. The Pack has not finished lower than second place since the 2015 ACCs, a span of 10 straight top-two showings.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

One last time inside Reynolds Coliseum this season for the NC State Wrestling team, as the Wolfpack closes out its dual slate with an ACC battle against Stanford Friday night. Co-host Trent Hidlay catches up with Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio to look back at the exciting rivalry win at North Carolina, and the duo turn ahead to this weekend's clash with the Stanford Cardinal on episode #135 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. First-time guest Vince Robinson also joins Hidlay to talk about his first year in the lineup and his attention starting to turn to the post season and his run at a national title. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

First place in the ACC is on the line this Friday night, as #6 NC State heads to #18 North Carolina in a battle of the conference's lone undefeated squads in conference action.Co-host Brian Reinhardt visits with the returning Pat Popolizio to preview a great night of ACC action and much more on episode #134 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.The duo also talk about the return of National Duals, former national champion Nick Gwiazdowski's return to Raleigh, and invite Wolfpack fans on a bus trip up to Virginia Tech to conclude the season.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

It is a double-dual weekend for the NC State Wrestling team, as the Wolfpack will host Duke in the ACC opener before heading to Oklahoma State to close the weekend. Co-host Trent Hidlay invites fans to PACK Reynolds RED Friday night vs. Duke then is joined by a Lee Cothran, host of the Dynasty Defined Podcast, to breakdown the matchup between the Pack and Cowboys on episode #133 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcast SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

One final dual before the holiday break, the NC State wrestling team will head up to New York this weekend to face off against Cornell in one of the best duals of the weekend.Co-host Brian Reinhardt and Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio talk about some of the matchups and NC State's schedule in between the two semesters on episode #132 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The top in-season tournament of the season is going on this weekend in Las Vegas, the annual Cliff Keen Invite. Nine of the top 12 teams in this week's NWCA Coaches Poll will all be sending athletes, including NC State for the third straight year. On episode #131 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Trent Hidlay sits down with Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio to talk about the tournament, which Hidlay won twice himself. The duo talk about the travel out West and preview the Pack wrestlers that will be competing. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

On location from the USA Wrestling headquarters in Colorado, co-host Trent Hidlay sits down with NC State head coach Pat Popolizio for a PACKed episode #130 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.The duo recap all the action from last weekend - dual wins over App State, Princeton, and Rutgers - then turn their attention to the home dual this weekend against Utah Valley State, led by former Wolfpack assistant Adam Hall in his first season.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

NC State Wrestling hits the road for a pair of duals up in New Jersey on Sunday, first against Princeton and then Rutgers. On episode #129 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Trent Hidlay linked up with Rutgers Wrestling play-by-play announcer Nick Kosko and the duo goes through all the probable match-ups for a full preview. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

NC State Wrestling will host its first home dual of the season, as the Wolfpack will host Appalachian State Friday night inside Reynolds Coliseum. Co-host Brian Reinhardt and head coach Pat Popolizio preview the dual, and talk about how the first two weekends have gone on episode #128 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.  We were wrong about the Princeton & Rutgers duals. They will not be streamed on FloWrestling, but will be on UFC Fight Pass (it only costs $2.99 to subscribe). Reinhardt also visits with the Pack's starter at 197 pounds, Christian Knop. Alabama's Athlete of the Year as a high school senior (among all sports), Knop chose the wrestling mat instead of the football field. He is now in his sixth season with the Pack and his first in the starting lineup. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

NC State Wrestling opened its 2024-25 campaign last weekend, and rolls right into the next competition heading up to Pennsylvania this weekend for a dual vs. Campbell and then a round-robin event. On episode #127 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Trent Hidlay visits with the newest member of the Wolfpack's coaching staff, Associate Head Coach Zack Esposito. Hidlay then sits down with his own recent training partner from this summer, Derek Fields, the Pack's second-year starter at 165 pounds. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

#PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 126 - Weight-by-Weight Breakdown The 2024-25 NC State Wrestling season begins this weekend with a trip down to The Citadel for a tournament. On episode #126 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Brian Reinhardt sits down with Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio to go over each of the 10 weight classes and where things standing heading into the start of a new season.#packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The 2024-25 NC State Wrestling schedule has been released, and Trent Hidlay sits down with Pack head coach Pat Popolizio to go over all the upcoming action on episode #125 of the Pack Mentality Pop-Ins Podcast. #packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Trent Hidlay bumps up into the First Chair for episode #124 of the Pack Mentality Pop-Ins Podcast. The former Wolfpack All-American tracks head coach Pat Popolizio down and catches up with his former head coach to talk about the current preseason phase for the Wolfpack. Kai Orine then joins Hidlay as the two-time AA and ACC champ gears up for his final season on the mat.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Summer is coming to an end and a new school year has just started at NC State. Perfect timing for a brand new season of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to get started.Host Brian Reinhardt is joined by (now) former Wolfpack All-American Trent Hidlay for episode #as123 as the two talk about Hidlay's outstanding Wolfpack career, his transition to full-time training at the Wolfpack RTC, and there is a very special announcement to conclude the podcast.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The 2024 ACC Championship will be hosted by North Carolina this year on Sunday, March 10. NC State leads the ACC with five top seeds, and the Pack also added three with the second seed. Meaning, the Wolfpack will have just two compete in the opening round, while the eight others have a bye into the semifinals as NC State goes for a sixth straight ACC title.Host Brian Reinhardt and Pack head coach Pat Popolizio go weight-by-weight for a complete preview on episode No. 121 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.#packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

[powerpress] It doesn’t get much better than this if you are a college wrestling fan, as the 2024 ACC Dual Championship is on the line Friday night inside Reynolds Coliseum!NC State (15-2) and Virginia Tech (9-3) sit alone atop the ACC standings both at 4-0 heading into the final weekend of the regular season.The winner will be the outright regular season champion. Host Brian Reinhardt and Pack head coach Pat Popolizio breakdown the dual and much more in episode No. 120 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Watch previous episodes of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: / @wolfpackrtc #packmentality#WolfpackWrestling#NCStateWrestling#wrestlingpodcast#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The NC State Wrestling team is off to a 3-0 start in ACC, and will step out of action this weekend for a top-10 dual inside Reynolds Coliseum. Host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio talk about what has been going on in the Wolfpack wrestling program on episode No. 119 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.#8 NC State will host #9 Cornell Friday night at 7 PM in Reynolds Coliseum. Not only does the dual feature 19 ranked wrestlers among the 20 probably starters, but Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio will be facing a pair of his former grapplers who are now on the Big Red coaching staff.Watch previous episodes of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@wolfpackRTC #packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

It is Rivalry Week as the Wolfpack will host the Tar Heels in an ACC battle inside Reynolds Coliseum. Host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio break down the dual that is sure to be PACKed with Wolfpack RED on episode No. 118 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.Watch previous episodes of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: / @wolfpackrtc #packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

ACC action is just around the corner for the NC State Wrestling team, as the Pack will head up to Pitt on Jan. 26 to kick off conference action. Pennsylvania native Jackson Arrington joins host Brian Reinhardt on episode No. 117 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to talk about his hot-start and top-5 ranking at 149 pounds, and his expectations for the rest of the season.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

December is a busy month for college wrestling zig-zagging across the U.S. with some of the best action of the season. On episode No. 115 of the the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio recap a very success trip to Las Vegas for the annual Cliff Keen Invite.The Pack now turns its attention back to dual season, as #2 NC State will head to Nashville for the Collegiate Wrestling Duals. There will be three duals on Tuesday, Dec. 19 vs. Lock Haven, #16 Northern Iowa and #5 Ohio State.NC State Wrestling Team Store: https://takedownshop.com/collections/nc-state-2023-drop-2 #packmentality #WolfpackWrestling #NCStateWrestling #wrestlingpodcast#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

A very busy first month of the season has the NC State Wrestling team sitting at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the country. After three weeks of non-stop travel, the Pack will enjoy a well-deserved couple of days off. On episode No. 114 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio talk about some of the recent season highlights and what December looks like, especially gearing up for next weekend's Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas. Tuffy Talk is our second segment. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The NC State Wolfpack got their feet wet with a pair of dominant dual wins during the opening week of the 2023-24 collegiate season, now the Pack heads up to PA this weekend for both a pair of duals and a round-robin event.Host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio get Wolfpack fans caught up on episode No. 113 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Reinhardt then sits down with NC State's starter at 174 pounds, Alex Faison.The duo talk about Faison's long-time commitment to being in the Pack's practice room, his involvement with NC State's ROTC program, and his goals for his final collegiate season.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

As the calendar turns to November host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio get Wolfpack fans ready for the upcoming season on episode No. 112 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.The duo go weight-by-weight through the 2023-24 NC State lineup as the Pack opens with a pair of duals this first week of the season. Popolizio also revisits Isaac Trumble's Gold medal performance at the U23 World Championships in Albania. #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Join host Brian Reinhardt and NC State junior Isaac Trumble on episode #111 of the PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Trumble will soon be heading to Albania, his first time out of the U.S., to compete at 97 kg at the 2023 U23 World Championships. He also goes in-depth about his participation in NC State's ROTC program, and what this upcoming season looks like for him as he plans to redshirt.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Join host Brian Reinhardt and NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio for episode #110 as they catch #WPN up on the Pack's quickly-approaching 2023-24 season. The duo also talk about the recent Wolfpack RTC action, look into NC State's season schedule and go over the recent NCAA rule changes.Get the video version of the show at https://www.youtube.com/@WolfpackRTC#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Hayden Hidlay didn’t check all the equipment, so Episode 109 starts off with an apology, an unnecessary one, but an apology nonetheless. Coach Pat Popolizio and Hidlay recharge the batteries and fire up the show. Tuffy Talk will also win the bid as a guest host for the second part of the show today.We’ll recap the U.S. Open as well as some other big news centering around the NC State wrestling family such as Michael Macchiavello heading right from the U.S. Open to the Pan Am Championships in Buenos Aires and not giving up a point.We’ll preview the U20 and U23 World Team Trials coming up the first weekend in June in Ohio. Macchiavello will head to Final X as well on June 10 in Newark, N.J.Hayden will also drop some information on his big news. Hayden will move over 1,400 miles from Raleigh to Fargo to take on a coaching position for former NC State assistant Obe Blanc at North Dakota State. The good news is Hidlay will only have to move one letter from anything he’s got embroidered - NC State to ND State.Tuffy Talk is our second segment.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Hayden Hidlay returns to Raleigh to recap the NCAA Championship performances with head coach Pat Popolizio on Episode 108 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. The featured interview for this episode is with 157-pounder and All-American Ed Scott. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Hayden Hidlay and Pat Popolizio preview the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from Pat’s house after Hayden had to reconfigure his schedule because he needed to lift. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Hayden Hidlay and Pat Popolizio sit down to break down the NC State Wolfpack’s prospectus at the upcoming ACC Championships this weekend. It’s not just big for qualifying, but the Pack also are serving as the tournament hosts this year. We’ll also recap the UNC dual first as well as some things for the Pack fans to know. Show Segments0:45 - “Hayden, always great to see ya.”2:20 - Casino Night on March 3 and Social Information. 4:45 - ACC Ticket information, because we have fans back!5:45 - NCAA Social information & T-Shirt info. 6:50 - Hayden’s allergies have already hit. 7:40 - Recapping the North Carolina win. 18:00 - Previewing the ACC Tournament. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

After a big win at home vs. Pittsburgh, head coach Pat Popolizio joins host Hayden Hidlay on Episode 105 to talk about that as well as preview the upcoming dual with the Tar Heels of North Carolina. 125-pounder Jarrett Trombley is this episode’s featured interview.Show Segments0:55 - Pat is always glad to see Hayden. 1:30 - Action Packed Weekend (including that big game last Sunday)4:35 - Casino Night is coming on March 3 prior to the ACC Championships. 5:30 - The NCAA social information is also forthcoming. 6:04 - Looking back at Pitt and ahead to Carolina. 27:30 - Jarrett Trombley Interview SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The multi-talented Hayden Hidlay returns for Episode 104 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with guests head coach Pat Popolizio and and true-freshman 149-pounder Jackson Arrington. Show Segments1:02 - Hayden shakes off the rust and Pat claims he’s good for 4 a.m. podcast recordings. 3:40 - Pitching the ACC Championships here at Reynolds this year. 5:00 - Look at all the clovers! Casino Night information for the Wolfpack RTC.9:30 - Giveaway information for the match!11:40 - Where we’ve been since Episode 103.14:30 - What’s Pop look for when competing against Pitt. 28:23 - Super Bowl Bonus Question. 30:00 - Pat asks Hayden about donuts. 32:30 - Jackson Arrington Interview. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS #packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Looking back at the first part of the season as Episode 103 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast rolls on with head coach Pat Popolizio and host Hayden Hidlay. Show Segments1:00 - Coach Popolizio is always happy to see Hayden. 1:50 - First semester recap from Coach Popolizio. 3:30 - Collegiate Duals: NC State wins the Red Pool. 11:15 - Time off, meet travel problems. 12:30 - Hayden will take Tool as his long drive musical selection, then switch to … the Eagles?14:25 - Looking at the win over Binghamton.16:40 - F&M Open recap.22:00 - Previewing Army West Point. 28:00 - New Year’s Resolutions? Hayden has a big announcement, and it’s not about Krispy Kreme.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Wolfpack wrestling is coming off a trip to Las Vegas and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and now another challenge awaits as the Pack will head to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 19-20 for the Journeymen Collegiate Duals, which features nine Top 25 teams in the 12-team field. Join host Hayden Hidlay and coach Pat Popolizio to talk all things Pack wrestling and meet new NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Mackenzi Wood on Episode 102! Pat doesn't actually sing on this episode.Show Segments0:45 - Welcome. Pat doesn't deviate much from his welcome.2:20 - Runner-up at the CKLV and thoughts on the performance.18:00 - Collegiate Duals Preview - Cal Poly and Lehigh on first day.22:00 - Hayden's food quest in New Orleans.26:00 - Pat and Hayden's Christmas questions.32:15 - Mackenzi Wood Interview.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

We move into December with Episode 101 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Hayden Hidlay will talk with NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio on the happenings in and around the program before getting with the show’s featured interview, 197-pounder Isaac Trumble.Show Segments0:45- Welcome. Pat’s always happy to see his co-host. 1:30 - Recapping CMU and Illinois. 7:20 - Staying on campus for Thanksgiving to prep for CKLV.8:08 - Thanksgiving Question: Too much hype and too little hype on food.10:30 - Hayden trying to talk a big game on in-room scraps. 11:40 - Looking at the CKLV (with a hat tip to the show’s former host)14:30 - Who’s going to CKLV and why.25:00 - Some stuff Hayden’s doing, that he never thought he’d be doing.27:18 - Question: How do you curb the medical forfeit problem. 29:15 - Trent’s Bonus Question: Best win and loss of Pat’s careers. 33:30 - Isaac Trumble Interview.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

It’s spanned five years, two hosts, dozens of guests, but just one head coach. We’ve finally made it to the milestone 100th episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Hayden Hidlay speaks with head coach Pat Popolizio to celebrate the mark and talk about the start of the season before getting to the show’s featured guest, heavyweight Owen Trephan. Show Segments1:00 - Pat’s intro really has never changed, despite the host. 1:30 - Pat taking all the credit for Brian Reinhardt’s hustle on the first 97 episodes. 2:00 - Setting the stage for the episode. 5:15 - Recapping the App State win. 7:20 - Lock Haven and Nebraska wins at WrangleMania. 13:15 - Journeymen Collegiate Classic across town in Bethlehem.18:00 - Previewing Central Michigan. 22:30 - 100 second wrestling trivia vs. Owen Trephan. 28:20 - Owen Trephan Interview.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS
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Episode 99 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will get a recap of the U23 World Championships with Trent Hidlay’s performance, a wrestle-off recap and then looking ahead to the annual early-season dual with App State. Host Hayden Hidlay will also introduce Pack fans to new Sports Information Director Jonas Pope IV. Pope spent 16 years in the print world and is now working on the other side of the media world in Athletic Communications. Show Segments0:30 - Regular folkstyle sleep patterns. 1:45 - Recapping the U23 World Championships.4:10 - Looking back at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club function prior to wrestle-offs.5:45 - Impressions of the wrestle-offs. 8:20 - Talking App State. 18:20 - What’s Pat’s deal with Halloween candy?19:25 - Meet Jonas Pope IV.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

Episode 98 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back at you with head coach Pat Popolizio and 141-pounder Ryan Jack, an NCAA qualifier a year ago. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the show has a new host as five-time All-American and current Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Hayden Hidlay. Practice has started officially, so the season is here. What’s in store for the Pack this season?#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The show WILL go on as Episode 97 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is once again joined by head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. There’s been some news floating around about the status of said host, preseason, and the schedule.  Show Segments 1:00 - Preseason Week 3 is rolling on. 2:00 - Hey, the schedule is out! 4:00 - Where are we with the recruiting process? 5:30 - Who are the stellar hosts when it comes to hosting the recruits? 6:00 - Hosting the ACC championships! 7:30 - Wrestle-off information.  9:30 - Breaking down the schedule.  22:00 - Brian’s final show and the new host reveal! SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS

The show must go on as host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio are back for another episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.  Show Segments 0:50 - Welcome, we’re back and Pat isn’t going anywhere.  2:19 - Pat is entering his second decade in Raleigh. 3:25 - We’ve got a new staffer!  4:20 - Daycare facilities to be added to the wrestling room? 6:00 - What’s the month of August look like for Wolfpack wrestling and the new rules impact? 11:00 - Lineup discussion and training plans. 12:30 - Who has stepped up? 13:40 - Coaches would crush the athletes on the track! 14:30 - Trent Hidlay readying for U23 Worlds.  16:30 - The office is NOT a Starbucks, Hayden. 19:30 - Tariq Wilson did some wrestling. 21:00 - App State will kick off the home schedule on a Friday this year. 23:30 - The Golf Outing information.    SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.#packmentality  #wolfpackwrestling  #ncstatewrestling  #wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS