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The Quad Pod
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Hosted by Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Austin Sommer, and Robbie Wendell, The Quad Pod discusses the latest results, news and storylines in NCAA wrestling and adds athlete and coach interviews for firsthand insight and perspectives.
Episodes
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U23 Worlds, Things to look forward to this upcoming NCAA season | Ep. 76
This week we took a look at U23 Worlds and discusses what and who we are looking forward to seeing during this year's NCAA season. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Weigh in 10:11 - Takeaways from last week’s and upcoming interviews with coaches 20:00 - Team USA at U23 Worlds 42:36 - Season preview...
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Bassett and Guilford win at Final X, JO making return, Tournament rankings | Ep. 75
This week we discuss Bo Basset and Dymond Guilford's wins to secure the last spots on the Men's and Women's World Teams, Jordan Oliver making a return to competition and coaching and Intermats tournament rankings. --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount…
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Gable Steveson's statement, Earl explains pre-season rankings, Iowa State news, Final X | Ep. 74
Intermat ranking guru Earl Smith joins the show this week and explains some of the most talked about moves he made in this year's pre-season rankings. We also dig into Iowat State's latest troubles, Gable Steveson's statement and Final X coming up this Friday. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:47…
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MatSavant's 3pt takedown data, Should we get rid riding time?, Fixing Overtime, RAF | Ep. 73
This week we discuss the 3-point takedown data that was released by MatSavant on twitter/X and if we think it was a good or bad thing now that we have numbers. We also question if we should keep riding and how we can change overtime. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 15:24 - 3pt takedown data discussion...
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Last Final X matches set, USA's great finish in Poland, Basset's pre-season Flo ranking | Ep. 72
We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking. We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team...
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Is Jordan Burroughs eyeing a bigger comeback?, RAF success model and U20 Worlds recap | Ep. 71
This week we dive into Jordan Burroughs competition plans and how RAF will assist in his comeback if he decides to make one. We also talk about the rapid success of RAF and how they are following the UFC model to gain more traction. Lastly, we hit the incredible performance from our U20 World…
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Burroughs is Back, No Final X in 2027, Taylor poses invite to PSU | Ep. 70
This week we caught up on some of the biggest topics over the last few weeks. We dive into this upcoming weekend’s RAF card where Jordan Burroughs makes his return to the mat, USAW updating the World Team process for 2027 where they remove Final X, David Taylor calling out his alma mater and Air...
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Myles Amine discusses joining Stanford staff + Lehigh completes coaching staff | Ep. 69
This week the crew discusses Lehigh’s new coaching and the potential of Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez gaining an extra year before newly named Stanford assistant coach Myles Amine joins the show to talk about his time away from wrestling and how he made his way to California. 0:00 - Intro 2:36 -...
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O'Toole retires, Tanelli joins Cornell staff, Shapiro to Nebraska, Williams staying at Iowa | Ep. 68
On this week’s episode we discuss Keegan O’Toole retiring, Zach Tanelli joining the Cornell staff, Meyer Shapiro and Jordan Williams announcements and the Anthony Knox situation. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Weigh in 10:40 - Keegan O’ Toole retires 18:40 - Zach Tanelli joins Cornell coaching...
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RAF Recap, NCAA Coaching Changes, HBCU Wrestling | Ep. 67
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 - Intro 2:00 - Weigh in 13:30 - Ben Askren has final match + RAF recap...
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Gable Steveson's UFC debut, Coaching moves, RAF and Max Dean joins the show | Ep. 66
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 -...
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NMU drops Greco program, UNI vs Iowa announced, U23 process, RAF | Ep. 65
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 - Intro 2:20 - Weigh In 11:11 - NMU drops Greco program 25:04 - UNI vs Iowa dual...
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AJ Ferrari arrested again, Women's Final X and Pat Santoro leaving Lehigh for PRTC | Ep. 64
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...
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Final X Men's Recap + 5-for-5 NCAA Rule | Ep. 63
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Weigh in 11:33 - Final X: Men’s recap 58:52 - 5-for-5 NCAA rule passed --- Sponsored by: Poseidon…
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Final X Picks and Preview, Jordan Burroughs signs with RAF | Ep. 62
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 - Intro 1:48 - Weigh in 7:42 - Hidlay vs Macchiavello recap 17:19 - RAF:...
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Blades leaving college wrestling, Hidlay vs Mach, RAF, Horrible gambling ruling | Ep. 61
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 - Intro 1:46 - Weigh in 7:17 - Kennedy Blades leaving college wrestling 16:11 - Hidlay vs...
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U20/U23 Results, Gable makes RAF debut, Pico and Askren back to wrestling | Ep. 60
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 - Intro 1:03 - Weigh in 9:15 - Ty Walz back in Blacksburg 22:11 - U20…
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World Team Trials Recap, Jenna Burkert joins Iowa Women's staff, Tarleton State mess | Ep. 59
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...
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Drake Ayala and Javier Maldonado join ISU staff, Assessing Pan Ams, World Team Trials Preview | Ep. 58
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...
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James Green heads back to VT, Who's left in the transfer portal, Scotti Sentes interview | Ep. 57
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Weigh in 10:38 - James Green heading back to VT to join coaching...
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US Open Men's Freestyle Recap | Ep. 56
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 - Intro 0:40 - Weigh in 6:08 - US Open recap --- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit...
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Iowa State's announcements, Coaching movement, Stanford keeping talent, US Open + RAF | Ep. 55
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...
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Iowa's newest additions, Coaching rumors, Transfer portal + Executive Order for NCAA | Ep. 54
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Weigh in 8:47 -...
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The handshake snub, Steroid allegation, NCAA's recap, Hayden Hidlay back to NC State | Ep. 53
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Weigh in 12:57 - Shoe giveaway...
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NCAA Bracket Breakdown: Favorite early matchups, 133 seeding, weight-by-weight picks | Ep. 52
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 - Intro 1:01 - Weigh-in...
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Conference Recaps, NCAA Women's Tournament, Inconsistent Calls Keep Happening | Ep. 51
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Weigh in 6:18 - Women’s NCAA Championships 12:55…
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Pre-seeds and allocations, CBU admin threats, RAF 06 gets outta hand | Ep. 50
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Weigh in 9:25 - CBU admins threaten team 30:11 - Big 12 seed reactions 37:23 - Big 10 seed reactions...
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Oklahoma State dominates Iowa, What the hell is a takedown?, Kurt McHenry speaks out | Ep. 49
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...
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Forrest vs Seidel's instant classic, PSU dominates Ohio St., Hodge talk | Ep. 48
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Weigh…
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Ohio State beats Iowa again, Rutgers upsets Minnesota, OK State/VT + OSU/PSU picks | Ep. 47
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. Timestamps 0:00 -...
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Ohio State host Iowa in National Duals Rematch + ACC battle in Virginia + Favorite matchups | Ep. 45
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...
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Bad behavior in Happy Valley, Minnesota upsets Iowa, VT defeats NC State, streak breaking | Ep. 45
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 - Intro 1:21 - Weigh in 9:47 - PSU...
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The horrible headgear rule, Iowa style has changed, Crookham out and Seidel in | Ep. 44
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...
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Iowa's roadtrip to Nebraska, Carolina rivalry week + more conference duals
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…
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PSU's dominant week, Is Angelo Ferrari's style a problem, Jax Forrest in the post season? | Ep. 42
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...
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PSU vs Iowa: Can Nittany Lions shutout Hawks + Biggest upcoming conference matchups | Ep. 41
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...
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Forrest makes Cowboy debut, Crookham + Stanich return, NWCA Duals, Was Nickal right at RAF? | Ep. 40
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...
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Ryan Crookham set to return for Lehigh vs Cornell + Conference Competition gets started | Ep. 39
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. ----...
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Midlands, Scuffle, Soldier Salute Recaps + Cal Baptist dropping program | Ep. 38
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Why we had to take a break? 5:28 - Weigh in 14:33 - Midlands...
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Journeymen Collegiate Duals Preview, Oklahoma State vs Nebraska rematch | Ep. 37
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...
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Ohio State vs NC State recap, Good and Bad referee calls, Novak & Carroll, NIL money impact | Ep. 36
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 - Intro 1:37…
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Ohio State vs NC State, favorite upcoming duals, this week's bets | Ep. 35
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...
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CKLV Recap, Big upsets, Kevin Jack to IMG | Ep. 34
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...
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Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational (CKLV) Preview and Picks | Ep. 33
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - CKLV Preview and picks ---- Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code...
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Iowa St breaks streak vs Iowa, SDSU upsets Minnesota, RAF03, Wrestling vs Football coach | Ep. 32
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. Timestamps 0:00 -...
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Iowa turns up attacks vs Pitt, Oklahoma State depth, PSU at Black Knight, Gable Steveson's knockout | Ep. 31
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...
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National Duals, Ohio State's dominance, Iowa not very offensive, Jax Forrest news | Ep. 30
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 - Intro 1:04 - Weigh in 6:05 - National Duals...
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National Duals Preview and Picks + Fantasy Wrestling | Ep. 29
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - National Duals 41:54…
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Michigan State Open, Journeymen, OK State vs Stanford, Bill Farrell + Desanto's antics | Ep. 28
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....
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Fantasy Wrestling Lineups, Biggest upcoming matches, Call your shot for week 2 | Ep. 27
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. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Fantasy Wrestling League Lineups 11:22 -...
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Hosted by Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Austin Sommer, and Robbie Wendell, The Quad Pod discusses the latest results, news and storylines in NCAA wrestling and adds athlete and coach interviews for firsthand insight and perspectives.
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