The Dynasty Effect Podcast takes the stories, lessons, and impact revealed in Clash of Dynasties docuseries and follows their ripple effect across the modern wrestling world. Each week, top voices from college rooms, high school powerhouses, UFC, Pro-wrestling, and beyond break down how the past shaped them, how the sport keeps evolving, and why the same themes from decades ago still echo today.
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4X Jr. National Champ, 3X State Champ, NCAA Champ- Alan Fried takes us inside Oklahoma State, John Smith, Iowa, Tom Brands and the loss of Ferg during his college career. Alan Fried goes back to the Oklahoma State years and the battles that helped define his college career. From arriving in Stillwater with enormous expectations to competing under John Smith and repeatedly facing Iowa's Tom Brands, Fried gives a rare inside look at one of wrestling's great rivalries of the era. But college also brought a lot of tumultuous times and the most difficult loss of his life. Fried opens up about the pressure of expectations, his NCAA finals losses, the investigation that changed his trajectory and finally winning an NCAA title- both individually and as a team. This is a candid look at the college years of one of Ohio's and Oklahoma's greatest wrestling legends. Mentions:John Smith, Kenny Monday, Dan Gable, Pat Smith, March Branch, Mark Perry, Kendall Cross, John Fisher, Sean Bormet, Bruce Burnett, Randy Couture, Tony Purler, Nick Purler, Brian Keck, Jerry Abas, Joe Seay, Jim Heffernan, Howard Ferguson, Tom Brands, Terry Steiner, Oklahoma State University, Ohio State University, Iowa
4X Jr. National Champ, 3X Ohio State Champ, Oklahoma State University National Champ- Alan Fried on St. Eds, Walsh Jesuit, his legendary coach and the journey to becoming a legend.
Alan Fried joins The Dynasty Effect for an unforgettable conversation about becoming one of the greatest wrestlers ever produced by St. Edward, the influence of legendary coach Howard Ferguson, and the early days of a rivalry that would eventually become Clash of Dynasties. Fried shares stories from youth wrestling, his 4 Junior National titles, the pressure of living up to expectations, and the moment he realized he could compete with the best in the country.
He also takes us inside the impact of losing his head coach suddenly during his freshman year in college and how it changed his life forever. From handwritten letters and unforgettable lessons from Ferg to a surprising connection with one of Walsh Jesuit's Hall of Famers, Fried reveals the people and moments that shaped far more than his wrestling career.
Mentions:
St. Edward High School, Walsh Jesuit High School, Chanel High School, Cleveland Heights High School, Howard Ferguson, Dave Mariola, Bill Barger, Mark Schwab, Jimmy Heffernan, Dan Gable, Lawrence Jackson, Aaron Milsap, Rex Holman, Tom Brands, Greg Elinsky, Tim Welch, Joe Heskett, Markus Mollica, Cael Sanderson, Joey O'Neil, Oklahoma State, Iowa Wrestling
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Scott Burnett- Chase Evolution
Season 1 · Episode 20
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 01:23:42
3X Ohio state Champ. NJCAA All-American. Coach. Mentor. And now the man who helped lead Perrysburg to its first Division I team state title.
On this episode of The Dynasty Effect Podcast, we sit down with Scott Burnett, one of the most respected coaches and developers of talent in Ohio wrestling.
Scott shares the story behind his wrestling upbringing and coaching some of the biggest names in Ohio wrestling, including Logan Stieber, Marcus Blaze, and his son Grey.
But the centerpiece of the conversation is Perrysburg's remarkable journey and how after three straight state runner-up finishes to St. Ed's, Perrysburg finally completed the climb in 2026, winning the Division I state championship and ending the Eagles' historic 26-year championship run.
It's a conversation about wrestling, family, leadership, relationships, building a culture and what it really takes to knock down a giant.
Streaming now on Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, and Google Play.
Mentioned:
St. Edward High School, Walsh Jesuit High School, Perrysburg High School, Elyria Catholic High School, Penn State Wrestling, Iowa Wrestling, Burnett Trained Wrestling, Erik Burnett, Cael Sanderson, Logan Stieber, Joey Blaze, Marcus Blaze, Grey Burnett, Tom Milkovich, Howard Ferguson, Bill Barger, Greg Urbas, Sonny Marchette, Adam Plouse, Brian Rawling, Brad Byers, Alex Denkins, Liston Siebert, Grady Moos, Mick Burnett, North Akron Wrestling Club
Olympian. NCAA Champion. UFC Hall of Famer. Godfather of Ground-and-Pound. This week on The Dynasty Effect Podcast, we sit down with one of the toughest and most influential figures in combat sports history: Mark Coleman.
Mark takes us through his incredible journey from growing up in Ohio to becoming an NCAA champion and Olympian, helping redefine mixed martial arts as the first UFC Heavyweight Champion and Pride Grand Prix Champion. Along the way, he shares unforgettable stories about wrestling for legendary coach Dan Gable, competing against icons like Kurt Angle, Randy Couture, Mark Kerr, Mirko CroCop, Shogun Rua, and Fedor Emelianenko, and the mindset that fueled one of the greatest careers in combat sports.
But this conversation goes far beyond championships. Mark opens up like never before about the highs of international success, the financial realities of professional fighting, his decade-long battle with addiction, and the powerful road to recovery that gave him a second chance at life. He discusses faith, family, mental toughness, sobriety, and why helping others has become his greatest mission.
Raw, emotional, inspiring, and packed with unbelievable stories from both the wrestling mat and the cage, this is one of the most powerful conversations we've had on The Dynasty Effect Podcast.
Mentions:
Mark Coleman, Mark Kerr, Kirk Trost, Tim Vanni, John Smith, Dave Schultz, Royce Alger, Jim Scheer, Dan Chaid, Dan Gable, Chris Campbell, Kenny Monday, Kevin Jackson, Kurt Angle, Mike Davies, Team Foxcatcher, John Du Pont, John Guira, Zeke Jones, Townsend Saunders, Dan Severn, Tom Erickson, Don Frye, Nick Nutter, Maurice Smith, Randy Couture, Shogun Rua, Wes Sims, Ohio University, Miami of Ohio, Ohio State University, Iowa, Arizona State University
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Gary Sorace "Mastermind of the Mat"
Season 1 · Episode 18
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 01:16:16
Long before national rankings, super tournaments and powerhouse programs became the norm, Gary Sorace was helping lay the foundation for modern Ohio wrestling.
A 1970 Ohio State Champion from Maple Heights, Cleveland State wrestler, longtime coach and one of the most influential assistants in St. Edward wrestling history, Sorace joins The Dynasty Effect Podcast to share stories spanning more than five decades in the sport.
Gary explains how a chance meeting with legendary Coach Howard Ferguson changed his life, eventually leading him to help build the early St. Edward dynasty. He reveals how Ferguson spent hours filling legal pads with notes, how the famous technique charts hanging in the St. Edward wrestling room were created, and how the training methods from Maple Heights became the blueprint for one of the greatest programs in America.
The conversation also uncovers Gary's role in creating the original Quad of Champions, an event that helped inspire future national super events like the Ironman Tournament, along with his philosophy of always seeking out the nation's best competition.
Gary opens up about the heartbreaking end to his own college career after learning Cleveland State had failed to file his redshirt paperwork, costing him his final NCAA Tournament opportunity despite a 14-1 season. Instead of walking away from the sport, he poured his passion into coaching and helping build championship programs.
Throughout the episode, Gary shares timeless coaching lessons on motivation, building dynasties, developing athletes instead of chasing rankings, treating every wrestler differently, and why the greatest coaches understand that not every athlete is motivated the same way.
We also dive into:
- Winning a state title at Maple Heights
Jeff Buxton- "Outwork Everyone"
Season 1 · Episode 17
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 01:10:49
For nearly 30 years, Jeff Buxton built one of the most dominant high school wrestling programs in American history.
On this episode of The Dynasty Effect Podcast, the legendary Blair Academy Coach discusses the rise of the Blair dynasty, the fierce battles with St. Edward and Walsh Jesuit, and the philosophies that helped produce countless NCAA champions, Olympians, world-class athletes, and future coaches.
Coach Buxton shares stories from the early days of building Blair Wrestling, creating a culture of toughness, mentorship, and accountability, and why his philosophy has always been simple: outwork your opponent. He discusses the evolution of wrestling, training methods that were ahead of their time, lessons learned from decades of coaching, and the importance of developing young men, not just great wrestlers.
The conversation also dives into:
- The Blair Academy dynasty and how it was built
- Rivalries with St. Edward and Walsh Jesuit
- The legendary dual meets and national rankings battles
- Coaching future stars like Steve Mocco, Mark Perry, Pat Santoro and many others
- The Edge Wrestling Club and developing elite talent
- Mental toughness, leadership, and culture
- Why he introduced boxing, team-building exercises, and unconventional training methods
- The biggest coaching mistake he ever made
- Lessons from Columbia Wrestling, Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club, and international wrestling
Whether you're a wrestling fan, coach, athlete, parent, or leader, this episode is packed with insights from one of the most successful coaches the sport has ever seen.
Bill Bassett- "Chasing Lions"
Season 1 · Episode 16
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 01:06:09
Head coach of Bishop McCort Catholic High School, founder of The Compound Wrestling Club, and father of wrestling stars Bo & Keegan Bassett and Melvin Miller. This week on The Dynasty Effect Podcast, we sit down with legendary Pennsylvania coach Bill Bassett.
Bill shares the philosophy behind one of the nation's fastest-rising wrestling programs, discussing culture, leadership, faith, family, and the importance of developing athletes from the youth level up. He opens up about coaching his own sons, navigating the recruiting process, building a championship environment, and why keeping athletes connected as a family is the key to sustaining success.
The conversation also explores the future of wrestling, the rise of RAF, NIL opportunities, youth development, the legendary Ironman Tournament, and the lessons Bill has learned from some of the greatest coaches and mentors in his life.
Whether you're a wrestler, coach, parent, or fan of championship culture, this episode is packed with insight on what it takes to build something that lasts.
Mentions:
Bo Bassett, Keegan Bassett, Melvin Miller, John Strittmatter, Jody Strittmatter, Joe Heskett, John Smith, Dan Gable, Young Guns Wrestling Club, The Compound, Bishop McCourt High School, Faith Christian Academy, Wyoming Seminary, Virginia Tech Wrestling, Iowa Wrestling, Pitt Wrestling, Penn Wrestling, Penn State Wrestling, US Open, Final X, RAF, Flo Wrestling.
For more information and more content, please check out our social platforms; YouTube, Facebook, Insta, or TikTok or go to www.clashofdynasties.com to find more. And if you haven't yet watched the docuseries Clash of Dynasties- you can stream all 4 Episodes of the doucseries on your choice of platforms; AppleTV/iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, or Google Play.
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Johnni DiJulius- "No Tomorrow"
Season 1 · Episode 15
Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 01:17:19
3X Ohio state champion, 4X NCAA Qualifier, NCAA Team Champ, Extreme Sport Athlete & More- Johnni DiJulius joins The Dynasty Effect Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about Walsh Jesuit wrestling, Ohio State, RAF, world travel, acting, and the mindset behind his nonstop approach to life.
From stories about competing under legendary coach Bill Barger to traveling across the globe, base jumping, and helping grow wrestling through camps and entertainment, Johnni brings energy, honesty, and passion to every topic.
The episode also dives into overcoming adversity after losing his mother at a young age, how wrestling shaped his mentality, and why storytelling is the key to growing the sport for future generations.
For more information and more content, please check out our social platforms; YouTube, Facebook, Insta, or TikTok or go to www.clashofdynasties.com to find more. And if you haven't yet watched the docuseries Clash of Dynasties- you can stream all 4 Episodes of the doucseries on your choice of platforms; AppleTV/iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, or Google Play.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and leave a review and please share with a fellow wrestling fan. Keep sharing stories and growing the sport!
NCAA All-American. Big Ten champion. World Team member. St. Edward legend. This week on The Dynasty Effect Podcast, we sit down with Domenic Abounader to discuss one of the most respected wrestling journeys to come out of Ohio. From growing up in the powerhouse culture of St. Edward High School to becoming an All-American at University of Michigan wrestling, Domenic reflects on the battles, pressure, discipline, and mindset that shaped his career. The conversation also dives into overcoming setbacks, representing Team Lebanon internationally, the transition from athlete to coach and mentor, and what wrestling continues to teach him about leadership, toughness, and life in the restaurant biz. Streaming now on Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, and Google Play.
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Brad Byers- "Don't Quit"
Season 1 · Episode 13
Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 01:23:27
From Walsh Jesuit to the cockpit to the White House, Brad “Barf” Byers has lived at the highest levels of pressure, performance, and leadership.
A 1997 Ohio State Champion, Ironman Champion, and member of one of the most dominant Walsh Jesuit teams ever, Byers went on to become a 3x NCAA Qualifier and team captain at UNC before earning his wings as a USMC fighter pilot. From there, his path took him into executive leadership, and ultimately into a senior advisory role at the highest levels of government.
In this episode, we go deep into the mindset required to succeed when the stakes are real. From walking into the Walsh room for one season and becoming a national contender, to flying missions where every decision matters, to leading in business and government, Byers breaks down what toughness, leadership, and accountability really mean.
We get into call signs, combat mindset, rivalry energy, and the parallels between a wrestling room and a fighter squadron. This one is about pressure, identity, and what it takes to perform when there are no easy options.
Sonny Marchette, John Marchette, Don Horning, Mark Osgood, Bill Barger, Greg Urbas, Jeff Knupp, Joe Heskett, Viktor Sveda, Ryan Bertin, Scotty Burnett, Brian LeGarth, Cael Sanderson, Jamie Groudle, Greg Strobel, Cary Colat, TJ Jaworski, Kendall Cross, General James Mattis, General Jonathan Vaughn, President Donald Trump, Hudson High School, Walsh Jesuit High School, Ashland University, University of North Carolina, Lehigh University Wrestling, United States Marine Corp, US Navy, Top Gun
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Mentions:
St. Edward High School, Walsh Jesuit High School, Maple Heights High School, Twinsburg High School, Rich Cornell, Jim Heffernan, Brian Heffernan, Tom Milkovich, Pat Milkovich, Mike Milkovich, Tom Milkovich, Howard Ferguson, Myron Roderick, Alan Fried, Spencer Lee, Jay Robinson, Oklahoma State University, Iowa Wrestling, Cleveland State, Cuyahoga Community College, The Villages, Amatuer Wrestling News
For more information and more content, please check out our social platforms; YouTube, Facebook, Insta, or TikTok or go to www.clashofdynasties.com to find more. And if you haven't yet watched the docuseries Clash of Dynasties- you can stream all 4 Episodes of the doucseries on your choice of platforms; AppleTV/iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, or Google Play.
If you enjoyed this episode, please like and leave a review and please share with a fellow wrestling fan. Keep sharing stories and growing the sport!
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Mentions:
Jeff Buxton, Blair Academy, Blair Wrestling, St Edward Wrestling, Walsh Jesuit Wrestling, High School Wrestling, The Granby School, St. Paris Graham, The Edge Wrestling Club, Sebastian Rivera, Donnie Pritzlaff, Steve Mocco, Mark Perry, Pat Santoro, Yoshi Nakamura, Gray Maynard, Mark Jayne, Mason Lenhard, Ryan Bertin, Greg Urbas, Bill Barger, John Heffernan, Jeff Leonard, Robert Huang, Kory Cooperman, Matt Gray, Bo Bassett, Beau Bartlett, NCAA Wrestling, USA Wrestling, Columbia Wrestling, Penn Wrestling, Cornell Wrestling, Brown Wrestling, Harvard Wrestling, Ivy League, RAF, Flo Wrestling, Olympics
For more information and more content, please check out our social platforms; YouTube, Facebook, Insta, or TikTok or go to www.clashofdynasties.com to find more.
Johnni DiJulius, Frank Favaro, Ben Hatta, Jake Paul, Billy Barger, NOTMRW, Logan Stieber, Ohio State University, Walsh Jesuit, St. Edward, RAF, Lance Palmer, FloWrestling, Kyle Snyder, Tom Ryan, Iowa Wrestling, Iowa State University, Kent State University, Josh Moore, Sonny Marchette, Brent Thompson, Yoshi Nakamura, Gus Sako, Viktor Sveda, Lou Rouselli, Kerry McCoy, Matthew Modine, Stranger Things, Vision Quest, Unstoppable
