The Quad Pod

This week the team talked about last week's RAF card, the latest coaching changes with Myles Amine, Sam Barber and others. At the end of the show, Holmes discusses his new role with HBCU Wrestling Initiative.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Weigh in13:30 - Ben Askren has final match + RAF recap24:31 - 2028 Olympics impact on coaching landscape34:24 - Sam Barber moves to admin position at Air Force + other coaching changes1:03:20 - Holmes on new role with HBCU Wrestling---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

On today’s episode we talk about Gable Steveson’s UFC debut, last weekend’s RAF card in Georgia, the upcoming card where Ben Askren will wrestle his final match, Kellen Russell returning to Michigan, Lucas Byrd joining the Penn staff. We’re also joined by NCAA Champion Max Dean. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:23 - Weigh in5:00 - RAF Georgia recap: Snyder pins Sadulaev19:40 - Kevin’s top 5 Kellen Russell moments + Lucas Byrd joins Penn staff29:04 - Gable Steveson’s UFC debut37:49 - Ben Askren wrestling final match at RAF51:10 - Max Dean interview---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss NMU dropping their greco program, this weekend’s RAF card, the U23 World Team process, how we are finally getting the UNI vs Iowa dual meet next season and AJ Ferrari’s latest arrest.0:00 - Intro2:20 - Weigh In11:11 - NMU drops Greco program25:04 - UNI vs Iowa dual announced for upcoming season41:06 - U23 process causes arguments1:01:16 - RAF1:14:06 - the last time we discuss AJ Ferrari nonsense---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss the Women's Final X results and the team, Pat Santoro stepping down as head coach at Lehigh to head to PRTC, Brad Dillon taking over and AJ Ferrari getting arrested again.---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

We’ve got a big portion of our Senior World Team members in place so we discussed the men’s matches from Final X and the latest 5-for-5 rule passed by the NCAA.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:23 - Weigh in11:33 - Final X: Men’s recap58:52 - 5-for-5 NCAA rule passed---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

It’s Final X week so we make our picks and give some thoughts on the matchups. We also discuss the RAF card from last weekend and the signing of Jordan Burroughs along with the Trent Hidlay vs Mike Macchiavello result. 0:00 - Intro1:48 - Weigh in7:42 - Hidlay vs Macchiavello recap17:19 - RAF: Pico, Burroughs signing + gimmick matchups40:33 - Final X picks and matchup talk---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

We talk about Kennedy Blades leaving college wrestling, Trent Hidlay and Mike Macchiavello in the first Final X matchup, true 3rd matches, RAF and the terrible court ruling in a college gambling case.0:00 - Intro1:46 - Weigh in7:17 - Kennedy Blades leaving college wrestling16:11 - Hidlay vs Mach24:47 - True 3rd matches at Final X50:20 - RAF1:09:03 - Gambling: Court sets bad precedent with Sorsby case---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we dig into U20 and U23 results along with talks about the youth that are coming up, Ty Walz returning the Virginia Tech, Gable’s RAF debut, Pico coming back to wrestling an Ben Askren going one more round. 0:00 - Intro1:03 - Weigh in9:15 - Ty Walz back in Blacksburg22:11 - U20 results48:14 - U23 results1:03:40 - Gable makes RAF card + upcoming card might be the best yet1:14:29 - Askren’s last matchRichard Immel U23 team selection breakdown: https://x.com/Richard_Immel/status/2061606620824830411?s=20---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Now that World Team Trials is over, we have all the Final X matchups set. We dig into the results of WTT, discuss the controversial calls, the impressive run by Jayden James and the uncharacteristic performances of guys who used to be more offensive. We also discuss Jenna Burkert joining the Iowa Women’s coaching staff, Lorenzo Norman transferring to Oklahoma State and the mess at Tarleton State.0:00 - Intro1:00 - Weigh in49:17 - Jenna Burkert joins Iowa Women’s coaching staff53:49 - Lorenzo Norman to Oklahoma State57:39 - The Tarleton State mess —Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we talk about Drake Ayala's move to ISU to join the coaching staff along with Javier Maldonado leaving Little Rock to joins the Cyclones as well. We also assess Pan Am results and what to make of the dominance we see from Team USA at the tournament and dig into this week World Team Trials.Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss James Green’s move from Nebraska to Virginia Tech, the guys who are still in the transfer portal and Wrestlers in Business Network Executive Director Scotti Sentes joins the show.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:17 - Weigh in10:38 - James Green heading back to VT to join coaching staff18:47 - Transfer portal34:11 - Scotti Sentes joins to talk about WIBN, transitioning out of coaching and more---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we dig into the men's freestyle results from the US Open and discuss some of controversial calls along with the biggest upsets and what's to come at the World Team Trials.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Weigh in6:08 - US Open recap---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we dig into Iowa State’s recent news and the conversations that came from it between head coaches Matt Valenti and Mark Branch. We dig into other coaching hires of Yianni Diakomihalis and Anthony Ashnault. Of course we have to talk about the latest transfer portal movement, the upcoming US Open and last weekend’s RAF card.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Weigh in7:43 - Iowa State makes coaching moves and announces new women’s wrestling program24:17 - Yianni coaching at Cornell, Ashnault is headed back to Rutgers + more movement40:48 - Transfer portal: Is the farm secured at Stanford?59:18 - US Open field1:42:21 - RAF recap---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

The crew took a break at the end of the regular season and now they’re back for season 2 to talk about the transfer portal chaos and the newest moves of some top talent, the coaching movement, a Presidential Executive Order aimed at College sports.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:38 - Weigh in8:47 - Iowa hires Jacob Warner, was it what we expected23:11 - ISU coaching rumors, VT says bye to Tanelli + more coaching moves40:33 - Crookham to Iowa, Shapiro in the portal + other movement1:05:37 - Stanford’s grad transfers1:21:47 - Executive Order aimed at College sports1:30:56 - RAF card----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Another season in the books and this year's NCAA tournament put some incredible moments into the history books. We dive into the Caliendo/Mesenbrink handshake snub, Hayden Hidlay going back to NC State, steroid allegations and more. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:08 - Weigh in12:57 - Shoe giveaway contest winners announced 15:57 - Caliendo snubs Mesenbrink’s handshake on the podium22:33 - NCAA atmosphere + Austin was stuck in a elevator with 2 champs33:10 - Steroid allegations39:38 - Tournament recap1:50:35 - Hayden Hidlay is heading home to NC State1:56:08 - Final thoughts: moving 1-semester season + toast to the fans----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week The Quad Pod turns into 5 Guys as the best ranker around, Earl Smith of Intermat, joins the conversation to breakdown this week's NCAA brackets. We talk about the seeding at 133, our favorite early round matchup at each weight and make our picks. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:01 - Weigh-in7:48 - Cheers to the fans!8:50 - Overall seeding thoughts + Should Jax Forrest be the #1 at 133?15:21 - Diving into the bracketsEnter your March Matness bracket for a chance to win adidas Wrestling shoes (Use Promotion Code: QuadPod26) ➡️ https://app.wrestlematness.com/events?leagueId=2186&inviteToken=9kwyiZvwxZlZufRuPbIroqayr---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Preview guide promo code: quadpod (save $10) mattalkonline.com/guideFollow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Conference weekend gave us so many great matches, surprising results and some head scratching calls. We also saw the first NCAA Women's National Championship. So this week we dig into all the action from last weekend.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:45 - Weigh in6:18 - Women’s NCAA Championships12:55 - Conference Recap: ACC, B1G, Big 12, EIWA, Ivy, MAC, SoCon, Pac 12----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This episode we discuss the latest video Cal Baptist admins threatening the wrestling team, the release of the allocations and seeds and the wild night at RAF 06. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:14 - Weigh in9:25 - CBU admins threaten team30:11 - Big 12 seed reactions37:23 - Big 10 seed reactions59:45 - ACC, EIWA, and Ivy seeding talk1:04:29 - Allocations1:10:39 - RAF 06 was wild---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss how dominant Oklahoma State was against Iowa. We also get into Jax Forrest being officially in for the post season and Caliendo avenging his loss to Dee Lockett. Lastly, we try to answer the question "what the hell is a takedown" with some help from the refs as well as responding to Hodge comments and digging into Kurt McHenry's video where he addresses his experience at Penn State.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:53 - Weigh in11:21 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa: Jax is a go for the post season + Caliendo flips result + Arnold has a takedown41:39 - Rivalry matches + conference highlights: EIWA, Ivy, ACC, SoCon, Big 12, Big Ten1:00:20 - Inside scoop from NCAA refs on calls1:20:29 - More Hodge Talk1:28:11 - Kurt McHenry speaks out---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss the instant classic between true freshman Jax Forrest and Aaron Seidel who faced off in a PA State Finals rematch, the dominant performance by Penn State against Ohio State, Michigan's 0-2 weekend and who is our favorite to win the Hodge. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:22 - Weigh in10:34 - PSU dominates Ohio State31:33 - Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech: Seidel/ Forrest + Spratley/Ventresca55:33 - Michigan’s 0-2 weekend59:18 - Blaze takes out Caliendo1:08:42 - Who gets our vote for Hodge?1:16:27 - Other favorite moments from last week + what we’re watching this week----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we talk about Ohio State' second win over Iowa this season, reaction time needing to go, Rutgers having an old look as they upset Minnesota, and we make picks in the toss up matches for the Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech and OSU vs PSU duals happening this weekend.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:21 - Weigh in10:31 - Ohio State vs Iowa: Was Arnold robbed? + Reaction time needs to go29:04 - Rutgers upsets Minnesota39:53 - ACC: NC State vs Pitt + Virginia Tech vs Virginia57:54 - EIWA/Ivy headliners1:02:42 - Buchanan dominates Yazdani1:12:49 - Favorite upcoming duals: Making picks for Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech and PSU vs Ohio State1:44:38 - More upcoming favorite matchups----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

We take a look ahead to this weekend as Ohio State hosts Iowa in a National Duals finals rematch, in-state rival Virginia and Virginia tech face off and we get a number of great matches across different conferences.-----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Last week we had insane atmospheres across the country and some where the Nittany Lions and Huskers were behaving badly. We also saw a very fired up Cowboy squad take down ISU, Minnesota upset Iowa and F&M and Columbia break decades old streaks. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:21 - Weigh in9:47 - PSU vs Nebraska: Bad behavior in Happy Valley42:38 - Minnesota upsets Iowa50:00 - ACC: Virginia Tech defeats NC State59:07 - EIWA/Ivy: Lehigh tops Army, F&M + Columbia break decades old streak1:08:07 - B1G + MAC highlights1:16:42 - Big 12: Oklahoma State vs ISU---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss has Iowa style has officially changed, the horrible headgear rule that doomed Princeton against Rider, the latest announcement that Ryan Crookham is out again for Lehigh and Aaron Seidel is now in Virginia Tech.----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Fresh off a devastating loss to Penn State, Iowa take a trip to Nebraska to try to get back on track, the Tar Heels and Wolfpack face off in a Carolina rivalry and more conference head-to-heads loom this weekend. ---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we dig into Penn State’s dominant win over Iowa, Angelo Ferrari’s lack of attacks, Massoma Endene being removed from the Iowa roster, Stanford losing two huge parts of it’s lineup and if we think Jax Forrest will be in the lineup the rest of the season. We also give our highlights from around each conference.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:02 - Weigh in11:41 - Penn State destroys Iowa + Angelo Ferrari’s needs to attack more32:32 - Massoma Endene no longer at Iowa42:57 - Garvin and Norman out for Stanford49:29 - Is Jax Forrest staying in the lineup?1:06:41 - Conference highlights----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MASSOMA ENDENE'S REMOVAL FROM THE IOWA ROSTER. Penn State and Iowa give us another installment of their rivalry and the top-ranked Nittany Lions are a heavy favorite going into Carver Hawkeye. ---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Last week was incredible. Lehigh saw Ryan Crookham and Luke Stanich return, the North Central defeated Iowa at the women’s NWCA National Duals before going on to claim the title, Jax Forrest made wrestling history as he debuted for Oklahoma State, Bo Nickel made people mad by refusing to wrestle Yoel Romero after he missed weight and AJ Ferrari got in more trouble.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:18- Weigh in8:33 - NWCA Duals + NCC women hand Iowa first loss + why these events matter20:18 - Jax Forrest makes OK. State debut + Is he the guy going forward?35:16 - Drake Ayala vs Zan Fugitt: Was it the right call?47:16 - Conference Results56:15 - EIWA: Crookham and Stanich return for Lehigh + F&M Open Notes1:05:30 - AJ Ferrari in trouble again, what does Nebraska do at HWT?1:14:38 - Was Bo Nickal right not to wrestle?----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Conference competition gets started and we are getting set for some great dual meets. Lehigh vs Cornell headlines the weekend as Ryan Crookham and Luke Stanich are set to return to the Mountain Hawks lineup when they host Cornell. We also get great duals in the Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and more.----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Happy New Year and welcome back. In our first episode of 2026 we dive into the holiday tournaments (Midlands, Scuffle, Soldier Salute) and discuss the latest news about Cal Baptist dropping their program. Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:44 - Why we had to take a break?5:28 - Weigh in14:33 - Midlands recap28:43 - Scuffle recap46:23 - Cal Baptist dropping their program1:04:33 - Soldier Salute---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This weekend we are set for some great action from the Journeymen Collegiate duals where Penn State, Lehigh, Cornell, Iowa State and more will be taking to the mats. We also are getting ready for Oklahoma State and Nebraska to face off for the second time this season. ----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we talk about the Ohio State vs NC State dual meet and how the refs continue to screw up stalling and other calls. We also give Christian Carroll his props after a very good win over Cole Mirasola, and we recap what went down in the EIWA, ACC, MAC, Big Ten and Big 12.0:00 - Intro1:37 - Weigh in14:48 - Ohio State vs NC State + Inconsistent refs37:03 - Wyoming vs PSU: Novak and Carroll spoil Nittany Lion shut out41:05 - Around the conferences + NIL money impact---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Ohio State vs NC State headlines the weekend and there's a number of duals and match up that we are looking forward to. Robbie and Kevin also talk about what they're putting their money on this week.Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

CKLV gave us some great breakout performances and some that left us wondering. In this week’s recap we look at some of the good and bad performances that went down in Vegas, we also look at some of the dual meet results from last week and discuss Kevin Jack leaving NC State to take the head coaching position at IMG.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:28 - Weigh in10:12 - CKLV recap59:40 - Upsets + results that caught our attention1:08:54 - Kevin Jack heads to IMG1:14:54 - Final thoughts + Spotify wrapped----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational (CKLV) goes down this weekend so we go weight-by-weight to discuss our favorites and make picks. Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:00 - CKLV Preview and picks----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we dig into the upset performances by SDSU and Iowa State as well as the third RAF card. To finish off the episode we discuss a tweet about the treatment of coaches from one sport to another and things we would like to see wrestling do that takes place in other sports.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:56 - Weigh in12:14 - Iowa State breaks the streak33:52 - SDSU upsets Minnesota42:00 - RAF031:02:00 - Wrestling coaches can’t get treated like football coaches---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we look at how Iowa has increased their offensive attacks along with a look at the Massoma Endene vs Mac Stout match. We also discuss if Richie Figueroa is the right guy for Oklahoma State right now as they showed off their depth on the road before moving to the PSU results at the Black Knight tournament along with notable performances around the NCAA last week. We wrap it up talking about Gable Steveson’s second vicious knockout in the cage, RAF03 and what to look out for during Thanksgiving week.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:27 - Weigh In10:21 - Stout vs Endene + Iowa turns on offense against Pitt + Gabe Arnold at 174?32:08 - Richie Figs struggling + Oklahoma State depth42:13 - Desmond beating Lilledahl + PSU at Black Knight52:15 - Keystone Classic59:07 - Notable Performances: ACC, EIWA, MAC, Big Ten, Big 121:12:58 - Gable Steveson looks dangerous1:20:33 - What’s coming up?: Top duals + RAF03---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

National Duals was incredible. Ohio State had a dominant performance, there were a ton of upsets, Iowa didn't look very offensive but overall it was a great event. We also talk about the latest Jax Forrest news and give our thoughts.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:04 - Weigh in6:05 - National Duals59:55 - Jax Forrest making early entrance at OK. State---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

National Duals is this weekend so we discuss our favorite matchups and we make picks for each round on the winner side of the bracket. We also talk about our fantasy wrestling lineups and which wrestlers were the highest point scorers last week.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:46 - National Duals41:54 - Fantasy Wrestling---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

We had our second week of action and it didn’t disappoint. We discuss the Michigan State Open, Journeymen, Claunch’s trip to UM, the Oklahoma State vs Stanford dual, the Bill Farrell tournament and Austin Desanto’s antics. We also give some notable performances from around the conferences. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:28 - Weigh in17:14 - Michigan State Open27:00 - Journeymen recap34:33 - Oklahoma State freshmen show up against Stanford43:02 - Notable performance round up1:02:51 - Bill Farrell results + Desanto antics ----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

We are heading into week 2 so we discuss what we are looking forward to this weekend and what we will be paying the most attention to. We also call some shots of what we think could happen in the second week of the season. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Fantasy Wrestling League Lineups11:22 - W2W4: Michigan State Open + Stanford vs OK State + Northern Colorado’s trip to North Carolina28:30 - Call your shot----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Wrestling has started and we ware off to a great start. We discuss the All-Star Classic, the notable performances at open tournaments, Utah Valley’s win over Stanford, and give a sneak peak of Holmes’s interview with IMG Director of Wrestling Enock Francois.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:57 - Weigh in8:54 - Pick ‘em contest Winner13:10 - All-Star Classic recap29:24 - Open tournament recap + Utah Valley vs Stanford54:38 - RAF03 match ups1:02:29 - Enock Francois interview sneak peak1:04:00 - Wrap up----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

The season is here and it kicks off with All-Star Classic so we discuss the main event matches and give our picks. We also discuss the under card and what’s most intriguing about those matchups as well. In our last two segments we dig into what we are excited to watch in the first weekend of the Division I college season and make a bold prediction. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:30 - Housekeeping3:08 - All-Star Classic picks and matchup discussion42:35 - What we are watching this week51:05 - Call you shot---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss the Caleb Henson redshirt news and what it could mean for the Virginia Tech lineup, RAF 02, U23 Worlds, how much wrestle offs don’t matter and what they should be used for as well as some of the wrestle offs that had our attention. We also announce the show giveaway pick ‘em contest. Make sure you enter for your chance to win a pair of free Adidas wrestling shoes.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:17 - Weigh in10:17 - Caleb Henson redshirt news + what it means for VTech23:41 - U23 Worlds34:19 - RAF 0248:48 - Wrestle offs: Meaningful or Meaningless?58:14 - Wrestle off that caught out attention---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Mike Moyer, the Executive Director of NWCA joins the show this week to talk about some new initiatives and we discuss the upcoming RAF 02 card along with the wrestle offs that took place last week and some that are coming up this week. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:45 - Weigh in10:23 - RAF 02 37:31 - Last week’s wrestle-offs49:48 - Mike Moyer interview1:18:24 - Recap---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss LVWC and schools making investments into RTC’s, we debate the whether or not the NCAA weight classes need to change and how, should we ditch the singlet and go with the 2-piece uniforms and the matchups/field headed to Collegiate Duals this year.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:13 - Weigh in12:23 - LVWC + schools making RTC investments39:20 - Should we ditch the singlet for the 2-piece uniform?57:50 - Collegiate Duals1:14:16 - Do college weight classes need to change?

Thanks to a commenter we went backwards to dig back into our conversation about the RAF 02 card and what we were attempting to say about the matchups for the next card and the future of the new league. After that we get to the National Duals bracket, the latest commitment of Bo Bassett and Melvin Miller to Virginia Tech, and the All-Star Classic.Support the George Mason wrestling program: https://patriotelitewrestlingclub.totalcamps.com/shop/product/533239Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:28 - Weigh in10:39 - Going back to RAF 02 card conversations25:35 - National Duals bracket release39:44 - Melvin Miller & Bo Bassett commit to Virginia Tech57:23 - All-Star Classic matches set1:13:25 - Closing out---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we talk about Vito Arujau’s injury announcement, the next set of RAF matches, Big Ten schedules, Melvin Miller’s top 4 schools and the show ending questions are back as we pick schools that we would like to see revive their wrestling programs and who we’d like to coach them. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:25 - Weigh in9:10 - Vito Arujau’s injury update22:37 - PSU, Minnesota and the full Big Ten schedule54:52 - Hayden Schwab to UNI (of course) + Melvin Miller’s top 41:12:00 - RAF match ups1:31:17 - Revive a wrestling program---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week the crew is joined by recently crowned 92kg Men’s Freestyle World Champion, Trent Hidlay. They also discuss the result from the men’s and women’s freestyle tournaments as well as the greco. And as promised they discuss the latest movements on the NCAA and RTC levels.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:08 - Weigh in8:27 - Greg Kerkvliet is head to LVWC + SIUE using Penn approach to name Darryl Thomas next head coach16:01 - Team USA results at Worlds52:24: Trent Hidlay interview----Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO KYLE SNYDER AND REAL WOODS FINAL DAY OF WRESTLING. WOMEN & GRECO WILL BE DISCUSSED WHEN THEY CONCLUDED BECAUSE OF SCHEDULING.On this week’s show we discuss the performance of the Men’s Freestyle team at the world championships, Gable Steveson’s MMA debut, Mitch McKee getting his 10th MMA win, more coaching movement and is there something to Bo Bassett taking his second visit to Nebraska? Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:33 - Weigh in10:17 - Team USA men at Sr Worlds49:48 - Gable Steveson debut, Mitch McKee knockout58:50 - Cenzo to Lehigh+ Ed Scott to UVU, Battista to UVA1:06:08 - Bassett takes 2nd visit to Nebraska1:17:30 - RTC Rule change---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]