Short Time Wrestling Podcast
by Jason Bryant, Mat Talk Podcast Network
Featuring the Short Time Wrestling Podcast and hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster and journalist of the year, Jason Bryant, this show sets the standard when it comes to wrestling podcasts with news, reviews, previews and interviews from the top names in college, high school and international wrestling.
Episodes
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App State Wrestling Media Day: Bentley, Brooker, Keiser, Hernandez, Monchery
The annual media day for App State wrestling features head coach JohnMark Bentley, returning NCAA qualifiers Tomas Brooker, Aldo Hernandez, and Stephen Monchery as well as Kaden Keiser. Appalachian State is looking to win its fifth straight SoCon Championship. Want an ad-free version of the show...
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NWCA Convention: Fireside chat with Olympic champion Helen Maroulis and Dr. Jackie Paquette
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis joins Dr. Jackie Paquette for a powerful fireside chat at the 2026 NWCA Convention Honors Luncheon. Helen shares how wrestling has shaped her character, opens up about her mental health journey after Olympic gold, and explains how her documentary can help...
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NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer's State of the Union from the 2026 NWCA Convention
NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer delivers a comprehensive "State of the Union" address for wrestling at the 2026 NWCA Convention in Baltimore, outlining the sport’s explosive growth—especially in girls’ and women’s wrestling—and the NWCA’s educational mission to develop transformational coaches...
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Keeping Talent Home: Scott Tischer’s Blueprint for Year Zero at Hill College
In this episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Jason Bryant sits down at the NWCA Convention in Baltimore with Scott Tischer, the new head coach of the startup junior college program at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. Coach Tischer shares his blueprint for building a brand-new program…
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Flowrestling's Christian Pyles on the advances and innovation of the company and himself over the years
Christian Pyles did not enter the wrestling media landscape through a traditional press box or journalism school pipeline. He built his reputation in the sport from small-town Virginia message boards, regional high school rooms, and late-night forum debates before becoming the Senior Content...
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One Year Later: Coleman Scott at The Farm
In 2024, Coleman Scott seemed primed to become the next coach at Oklahoma State. He was about to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame after a stellar career as a four-time All-American, an NCAA champion, and an Olympic bronze medalist.Then things took a quick turn. Instead of…
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Bob Seidel breaks down annual Beat The Streets Benefit & Final X
The path to a senior world title is entirely black and white. There is no grey area on an elevated mat inside the Prudential Center—only a best-of-three series that ends with one athlete holding a plane ticket to the World Championships and another left behind in the wrestling room. For decades,...
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NCAA Division I Athlete Press Conference (Levi Haines, Jesse Mendez, Yonger Bastida, Sal Perrine)
Show Notes: Short Time NCAA Athlete Press Conference with Levi Haines, Jesse Mendez, Yonger Bastida, and Sal Perrine. Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at...
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NCAA Division I Coaches Press Conference (Tom Ryan, David Taylor, Chris Pendlton, Josh Moore)
NCAA Division I Press Conference with Ohio State's Tom Ryan, Oklahoma State's David Taylor, Oregon State's Chris Pendleton and Kent State's Josh Moore. Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by...
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2026 NAIA Men's Wrestling Championships Preview
It’s another trip to Wichita for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships. Short Time Wrestling Podcast host Jason Bryant serves as one of the tournament announcers and will be looking through the brackets talking about names to watch, returning All-Americans and fielding your…
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The NCAA’s Ryan Tressel on Building the First NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships
The NCAA will crown its first women’s wrestling champions March 6–7, 2026 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, marking a historic step for the sport’s rapid growth at the collegiate level. NCAA Director of Championships and Alliances Ryan Tressel explains how the organization built the…
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Working to #KeepCBUWrestling with alum Nolan Kistler
California Baptist wrestling sits at the center of a growing fight over opportunity, access, and the future of Olympic sports. Nolan Kistler, a multiple-time All-American and CBU alumnus, breaks down why the program matters—not just to Southern California wrestlers, but to first-generation…
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Nebraska head coach Mark Manning looking ahead to North Carolina, Oklahoma State
Mark Manning and the University of Nebraska host North Carolina and Oklahoma State this coming weekend. Let’s hear what Coach Manning has to say in the run-up to the dual, the potential future series with the Cowboys, his relationship with UNC head coach Rob Koll as well as the best Christmas...
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Catching up with Johnson & Wales coach Lonnie Morris in Minnesota
A night after Johnson & Wales met fellow Division III powerhouse Augsburg in a dual meet in Minneapolis, coach Lonnie Morris and his squad was back in action at the Auggie Invitational. In this quick eight-minute interview, we'll catch up with Coach Morris to see what things have been like in...
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App State Wrestling Media Day with JohnMark Bentley, Tomas Brooker, Jerry Price, Kaden Keiser, and Stephan Monchery
The annual App State wrestling media day came and went on Tuesday, October 27. Featured with this year’s Mountaineer squad is head coach JohnMark Bentley and wrestlers Tomas Brooker, Jerry Price, Kaden Keiser and Stephan Monchery. We’ll chat with each as they look forward to another season of…
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Exploring the new Iron Maidens documentary with filmmaker Tony Melanson
Filmmaker Tony Melanson joins Jason Bryant to discuss his new documentary Iron Maidens: Wrestling for Glory, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film chronicles the rise of girls’ high-school wrestling in Pennsylvania through the stories of North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler and Hickory’s Avry...
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Geeking out with Flowrestling's Kyle Klingman
Join host Jason Bryant as he talks with 2024 National Wrestling Media Association Journalist of the Year Kyle Klingman on the latest episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast. On the run-up to the 2025 World Championships, we revisit the early years recording podcasts in Minnesota basements…
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Nick Slack finding the positivity amidst brain tumor diagnosis
2000 Division III National Champion Nick Slack is one of the good guys in wrestling. A personable friend and coach, Slack was a three-time Division III finalist at Augsburg and won the 2000 NCAA Division III championship. Setbacks in the finals in 2001 and 2002 didn't define him. He overcame.…
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Vinny Barber: Growing programs and growing professionally
Some might remember Vinny Barber wrestling in New York for coach Duane Ritter at Oneonta State. Others may remember him as a boisterous figure at Flowrestling. However you may remember the old Vinny Barber, things are a lot different now. After returning to college, finishing his degree and…
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North of the Border: Clete Hanson’s Vision for Simon Fraser Wrestling
Clete Hanson, newly appointed head coach at Simon Fraser University, talks about his return to the program that shaped much of his wrestling and coaching career. A Washington native and former nationally ranked high school wrestler, Hanson chose SFU for its unique blend of high-level…
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Morgan State's Jarod Trice talks coaching with Kenny Monday, growing as a program
Division I men’s wrestling only has one current HBCU wrestling program and it’s at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Central Michigan alum and three-time All-American Jarod Trice is on staff with head coach Kenny Monday and Trice talks about the growth of himself as a coach under...
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U. of the Ozarks' Nathaneal Rankin accelerates into first head coaching job
Nathaneal Rankin was a nationally ranked wrestler and NCAA Division III qualifier in cross country while an athlete at the University of the Ozarks. After his competitive career ended, Rankin served as an assistant coach and this summer, was named the new head coach at the Clarksville, Arkansas...
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Jim Beichner back in wrestling with the NWCA
Twenty years ago, Jim Beichner served as the host for the 2005 NWCA Convention in Buffalo, New York. The then-UB head coach helped coordinate the event and oversaw numerous logistical things with the annual NWCA gathering.Following his run as the head coach at Buffalo, Beichner went to work in…
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Dylan Wanagiel of the Prudential Center looking forward to Final X, BTS Benefit on June 14
Dylan Wanagiel is no stranger to wrestling events. As the current Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Wanagiel is again bringing a major wrestling event to the tri-state area. Previously, Wanagiel was one of the driving forces…
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Troy Nickerson takes command at Army West Point
We’ll get a chance to talk with new Army West Point Head Coach Troy Nickerson on Episode 786 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast. First up, host Jason Bryant discusses the Hall of Fame Honors Weekend 2025, highlighting the induction of Terry Davis and the 40th anniversary of "Vision Quest." He...
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Previewing the 2025 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championships
Jason Bryant looks through the brackets and highlights wrestlers to watch from the 2025 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships coming up March 6-8 in Park City, Kansas. Cheat Sheet Brackets: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/highlight-2025NAIA.pdf Want an ad-free…
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West Virginia's Dr. Bill Welker: A career in wrestling from almost every angle
Jason Bryant hosts the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, featuring Dr. Bill Welker, a longtime wrestling coach, referee, and journalist. They discuss Welker's career, including his early wrestling days in Pennsylvania, his move to West Virginia, and his contributions to the sport. Welker shares...
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Ron Lang talks about his book Mat Return
Ron Lang, author of "Mat Return," discusses his book's focus on the transformative power of wrestling across the United States. He highlights the sport's resurgence, emphasizing its benefits in personal growth and athletic development. Lang, a former football and wrestling coach, shares his…
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Exploring the world of California Community College wrestling at the 3C2A Championships
For the past 20-something years that I’ve covered the world of college wrestling, one system has always been extremely unique and interesting to me, the California Community College Athletic Association. Now branded as the 3C2A, the organization has sponsored a men’s wrestling collegiate...
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Catching up with Concordia, TCNJ, Lakeland, Central, Sioux Falls and Stevens Institute at the Auggie Invitational
One of the dynamics of small college wrestling is finding mat time for your large rostered teams. At Augsburg University, the Auggies host the Auggie Invitational, which has multiple divisions to help larger programs get mat time and keep their starters and non-starters engaged in their…
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411 Throwback: Talking with David Taylor after winning the 2009 Dave Schultz H.S. Excellence Award
Back on May 8, 2009, the Wrestling 411 podcast with Kyle Klingman and Jason Bryant was running through its first (And only) season. A senior from Graham High School in Ohio named David Taylor would win the 2009 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame....
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Iowa Men's Wrestling Media Day with coach Tom Brands and eight Hawkeyes
It’s Men’s Wrestling Media Day at the University of Iowa, so there’s a lot of stuff to take in here. Special thanks to the University of Iowa media relations for sending this along. Timestamps 0:10 - Greetings and Salutations - and some housekeeping Iowa Men’s Wrestling Media Day 3:30 - Head…
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KCAC Women's Wrestling Media Day
It’s time for the annual KCAC women’s Wrestling Media Day, where the eight teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will give their previews of the upcoming women’s wrestling season as well as hear questions from the media and fans who were watching live via the conference’s Facebook...
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KCAC Men's Wrestling Media Day
It’s time for the annual KCAC Men’s Wrestling Media Day, where the eight teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will give their previews of the upcoming men’s wrestling season as well as hear questions from the media and fans who were watching live via the conference’s Facebook page....
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App State Media Day: JohnMark Bentley, Sean Carter, Will Miller and Tomas Brooker
It’s App State wrestling media day and the Mountaineers talk about the upcoming season with head coach JohnMark Bentley and returning NCAA qualifiers Sean Carter, Will Miller and Tomas Brooker. Coach Bentley (7:00) talks about the schedule and who’s coming to Varsity Gym and touches briefly on…
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Iowa Women's Wrestling Media Day: Head Coach Clarissa Chun
On Iowa women’s wrestling media day, Iowa women’s wrestling coach Clarissa Chun addressed the upcoming season. The team returns nine All-Americans, including four defending national champions, and welcomes seven freshmen and four transfers. Chun highlighted the benefits of training in the new...
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Cleaning up the Key Bridge with Kramer Whitelaw
Kramer Whitelaw works as a deckhand with McAllister Towing in the Baltimore Harbor. In March, Merchant Vessel Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and close marine traffic in one of the busiest ports in the country. Whitelaw, a former wrestler at George Mason...
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Dr. Brandon Mason, Wrestling's Radiologist
During Hall of Fame Honors Weekend in Stillwater, Oklahoma, we got a chance to get outside of central Stillwater for a bit and meet up with Dr. Brandon Mason. A four-time NCAA Division I qualifier and 2007 All-American at 174 pounds for Oklahoma State, Mason is now a radiologist at Stillwater...
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Wrestling coach and novelist J.D. Oliva drops his latest novel, Gaijin: an international thriller
DeKalb High School wrestling coach J.D. Oliva has a lot of hobbies and interests. From teaching and coaching to film making and writing, Oliva’s written a number of independent books over the years. His newest takes his passion for professional wrestling (aka sports entertainment) and turns it…
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How Honors Weekend looks and feels to those who attend
Walking around taking to guests at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Honors Weekend before the unveiling of the honorees on Friday night in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Guests interviewed were Lisa Little Smith, Hardell Moore, Teague Moore, Tom Keen, Sandy Stevens, Kyle Klingman and Rich Bender.…
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Breaking down Honors Weekend with USA Wrestling's Gary Abbott
Longtime USA Wrestling staffer Gary Abbott has probably interviewed more people going into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame than anyone since he started with the National Governing Body in 1988. Abbott sits down with Jason Bryant to talk about the specialness of the weekend, what it's like...
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Catching up with Olympic journalist and longtime wrestling fan Maggie Hendricks
In niche sports journalism, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and storytelling are key to success. On the latest episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, host Jason Bryant catches up with longtime wrestling friend and fellow scribe Maggie Hendricks, who currently covers a number of sports for...
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2024 NCAA Division III Championship Preview with the guys from D3 Nation
Jason Bryant is joined by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura from the D3 Nation Podcast to talk about the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships coming up March 15-16 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Check out The Guide, Mat Talk Online’s massive Division I Men’s Wrestling Championship Preview Guide with...
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2024 NAIA Men's Wrestling Championship Preview
Checking out what’s coming up at the 2024 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships this weekend at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas. Host Jason Bryant will look at the draws, point out who to keep an eye on and provide some history of the championships. Event kicks off Feb. 29 and will be...
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Beat the Streets Bay Area Executive Director John Lange on growing wrestling in Oakland and beyond
The new Executive Director of Beat the Streets Bay Area, John Lange, comes on Short Time to talk about his new role with the organization and his return to wrestling. An All-American at Penn State in 1998, Lange has the unique distinction of being the first wrestler in the full wrestleback era to...
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Ohio Wesleyan assistant coach Tanner McHugh, the guy behind True Tan Wrestling
Pennsylvania native Tanner McHugh was a two-time high school state placewinner who opted to go the Division III route for college. During his time at Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio, McHugh launched the True Tan Wrestling YouTube channel. Fast forward a couple of years and McHugh is now…
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Shannon Scovel: Former swimmer on the wrestling beat for NCAA.com
Shannon Scovel covers NCAA Division I Men's wrestling for NCAA.com. Today on the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, we've got Scovel, an Assistant Professor of Sports Communications at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and is also a former collegiate swimmer at American University. Scovel's...
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Little Rock head wrestling coach Neil Erisman has the Trojans moving on up
Little Rock wrestling is ranked in the NWCA Division I Men's Wrestling Coaches Poll for the first time in school history. At No. 25 this week, the ranking is the quickest for a start-up Division I men's wrestling program since the first publication of the poll in 1960. Host Jason Bryant is joined...
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Short Time Shots: December 8, 2023
Twas a backyard brawl on Thursday night. I took in some high school wrestling as I watched Mounds View High School dispatch with Irondale … which are the two high schools in my school district. One is known as the sports school, the other is the band and robotics school. The sports school won…
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Short Time Shots: December 7, 2023
It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more, I’m your host, Hall of Fame wrestling writer and broadcaster Jason Bryant and I want to let you know, this is the scoreboard show of record. Speaking of scoreboards, did you know you can find all the D1 dual meet scores...
About this show
Featuring the Short Time Wrestling Podcast and hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster and journalist of the year, Jason Bryant, this show sets the standard when it comes to wrestling podcasts with news, reviews, previews and interviews from the top names in college, high school and international wrestling.
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Jason Bryant, Mat Talk Podcast Network