Bonus Points - A USA Wrestling Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode 96 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Grays Harbor College Women's Wrestling Head Coach Andy Cook. Cook was named head coach of the Grays Harbor College women's wrestling program in 2016. In the program's inaugural season, Cook guided the Lady Chokers to an 18th place finish in the WCWA and its first individual All-American, Kacie Moorehouse. He continues to be heavily involved with USA Wrestling. Cook was a U.S. coach for the Junior Pan American Championships and Cadet World Championships in 2017. He is widely regarded as one of the top women's wrestling coaches in the nation. Topics of discussion include building the Grays Harbor program from the ground up, the upcoming WCWA nationals, the benefits of women's wrestling, and much more. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 96 guest Andy Cook on Twitter at @acbushido and follow show host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Listen to previous episodes of the show on the USA Wrestling Bonus Points Archives or by subscribing on your favorite podcast listening application.

Episode 95 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast previews the most anticipated college dual meet of the season, No. 1 Ohio State visitng No. 2 Penn State on February 3, 2018. The show begins with a quick chat with NCAA champion and two-time All-American Myles Martin of Ohio State. We discuss the upcoming dual meet, and his rivalry matchup with NCAA champion Bo Nickal of Penn State at 184 pounds. The second half of the episode takes a deep dive into the specific matchups, as show host Richard Immel and frequent guest commentator Jason Bryant give their thoughts on the dual. The Ohio State at Penn State dual meet is scheduled for 8 p.m. (ET) at Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. this Saturday. Big Ten Network will televise all the action live. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 95 guest Myles Martin on Twitter at @MyMar184 and follow show host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Listen to previous episodes of the show on the USA Wrestling Bonus Points Archives or by subscribing on your favorite podcast listening application.

Episode 86 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast features Olympic champion and four-time World champion Jordan Burroughs. Burroughs picked up his fourth World title out in Paris, France in August. He won five hard-fought bouts to claim the 74 kg/163 lbs. men's freestyle gold medal. In the championship match, Burroughs topped past World champion Khetik Tsabolov of Russia, 9-6. In addition to his individual triumph at the 2017 World Championships, Burroughs' performance was instrumental in the U.S. claiming its third team title at the event, the first since 1995. Burroughs has competed at the Olympic Games on two separate occasions for the U.S. He won the gold medal at the London Games in 2012 and finished in ninth place last year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Burroughs is a four-time World champion, earning the top spot in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. He also tacked on a bronze medal at the 2014 World Championships. Topics of discussion include his journey back to the top following a dissapointing Olympic Games, how he approached the mental side of the sport over the past year, brining the U.S. a team title and much more. Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 86 guest Jordan Burroughs on Twitter at @alliseeisgold and follow show host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Listen to previous episodes of the show on the USA Wrestling Bonus Points Archives or by subscribing on your favorite podcast listening application.

Episode 7 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive featuring four-time World Team member in men's freestyle wrestling Brent Metcalf. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Brent Metcalf about his preparations for the World Championships, striking gold at the Pan American Games, a promising 2015 campaign, his college days and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 7 featured guest Brent Metcalf on Twitter at @BHMetcalf and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag #BonusPoints. Listeners can also email suggestions to rimmel@usawrestling.org. SUBSCRIBE TO BONUS POINTS iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | AudioBoom | RSS

Episode 6 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive featuring eight-time World Team member, 2012 Olympian and two-time World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling Justin "Harry" Lester. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Justin Lester about his preparations for the World Championships, major life and wrestling decisions, growing Greco-Roman wrestling, life as an Ohio sports fan and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 6 featured guest Justin Lester on Twitter at @LestersLegacy and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag #BonusPoints. Listeners can also email suggestions to rimmel@usawrestling.org. SUBSCRIBE TO BONUS POINTS iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | AudioBoom | RSS

Episode 5 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring first-time U.S. World Team member in men's freestyle and four-time NCAA All-American for the University of Nebraska James Green. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with James Green in depth about the 70 kg World Team wrestle-off against U.S. Open champion Nick Marable, preparing for his first World Championships experience and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 5 featured guest James Green on Twitter at @WhoIsJamesG and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag #BonusPoints. Listeners can also email suggestions to rimmel@usawrestling.org. SUBSCRIBE TO BONUS POINTS iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud |  RSS

Episode 4 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring two-time World medalist in women's freestyle wrestling Helen Maroulis. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with helen Maroulis about the Grand Prix of Spain, being a leader in women's wrestling, preparing for the World Championships and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 4 featured guest Helen Maroulis on Twitter at @Helen_Maroulis and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag #BonusPoints. Listeners can also email suggestions to rimmel@usawrestling.org. SUBSCRIBE TO BONUS POINTS iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud |  RSS

Episode 3 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring three-time U.S. World Team member in Greco-Roman wrestling Robby Smith. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Robby Smith about the Pan American Games, growing Greco-Roman wrestling in the U.S. and much more. Follow Bonus Points Ep. 3 featured guest Robby Smith on Twitter at @RTDSmith and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag #BonusPoints. Listeners can also email suggestions to rimmel@usawrestling.org. SUBSCRIBE TO BONUS POINTS iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud |  RSS

Episode 2 of Bonus Points, the official podcast of USA Wrestling, presented by Liberty Mutual featuring 2009 World silver medalist and 2012 Olympian in men's freestyle wrestling Jake Herbert. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest USA Wrestling news from around the country and talks with Jake Herbert about his comeback journey, wrestling Ed Ruth, the magic mullet and much more . Follow Bonus Points Ep. 2 featured guest Jake Herbert on Twitter at @Jakeherbert84 and follow host Richard Immel on Twitter at @Richard_Immel. Provide any feedback for Bonus Points on Twitter by tweeting @USAWrestling and using the hashtag #BonusPoints. Listeners can also email suggestions to rimmel@usawrestling.org. SUBSCRIBE TO BONUS POINTS iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud |  RSS

Episode 1 of the official USA Wrestling podcast, Bonus Points presented by Liberty Mutual, featuring two-time World champion and Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs. Join USA Wrestling's Richard Immel as he takes you through the latest wrestling news from around the country and talks wrestling with living legend Jordan Burroughs.