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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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Bo Bassett Decommits from Iowa, Truth behind Cody Chittum's transfer, Coaching movement | Ep. 6
Season 1 · Episode 6
mardi 24 juin 2025 • Duration 01:08:51
This week we dig into the Bo Bassett news and talk about the current recruiting landscape. We also give the story behind Cody Chittum's movement to UTC and the current coaching openings at Northern Colorado and Campbell.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Weigh in
10:38 - Bo Bassett decommits from Iowa
34:38 - What's happening with Cody Chittum
43:50 - Sneak peak of Scott Green interview (full interview coming 6/25)
46:56 - Coaching vacancies: Northern Colorado + Campbell
56:04 - Ryan Crookham gets medical redshirt
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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Final X: Recap, storyline, likes and dislikes + Latest news | Ep. 5
mardi 17 juin 2025 • Duration 01:49:02
Final X gave us another incredible helping of great matches. We go through all the details of the matches from Final X and the setup, the atmosphere, the fans, Kyle Snyder being kept away from the media and the handshake situation between Josh Barr and Trent Hidlay. In the end we hit some of the latest news in college.
Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Weighing in: Wrestling twitter trash talk, schedule announcements, & support for Austin's foundation
15:07 - Final X: Setup + Atmosphere
19:02 - Kyle Snyder kept away from media + The Barr/Hidlay handshake that wasn’t
32:21 - Referee consistently continues to confuse us
41:33 - Women’s Freestyle match surprises
46:37 - Men’s Freestyle match breakdowns
1:42:19 - Scott Green staying at Army + Josh Moore next head coach at Kent State + Jay Aiello to Ohio RTC
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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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
AJ Ferrari to Nebraska, Troy Nickerson named Army Head Coach, Vito vs Forrest match moved to Fargo, Final X picks | Ep. 4
mardi 10 juin 2025 • Duration 01:53:30
The crew discusses AJ Ferrari's latest move to Nebraska and how he fits in with the Huskers, Troy Nickerson taking the head coaching job at Army and who can replace him, Vito Arujau asks for delayed wrestle off and their Men's freestyle picks at Final X.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Weigh in
8:52 - AJ Ferrari making another move - headed to Nebraska
32:45 - Troy Nickerson named new head coach at Army + Who takes over at Northern Colorado
58:48 - Vito/Forrest moved to Fargo + Is the delay rule fair?
1:14:15 - Men’s FS Final X 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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
AJ Ferrari fallout, U20/U23 standouts + tournament format, Army coaching situation | Ep. 3
mercredi 4 juin 2025 • Duration 01:22:38
The AJ Ferrari situation has a lot of twists and turns with plenty of people responding to the fallout. The team discusses everything and responds to some of the things that have been said in the aftermath. We also dig into the standouts at the U20 and U23 tournaments along with what's going on with the Army head coaching process.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Weigh In
13:31 - AJ Ferrari denied admission to UNC and the fallout from it
39:11 - Standouts at U20 and U23 + tournament format
1:06:43 - Army Head Coach search
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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Lehigh Women's Wrestling, Snyder + Gilman Suspensions, Are duals the answers for the future? | Ep. 2
lundi 2 juin 2025 • Duration 01:28:05
Back for episode 2 and the guys are digging into the suspensions of Kyle Snyder and Thomas Gilman, Lehigh's announcement of their women's wrestling team along with what the future holds for women and we ask the question: are duals the answer for the future of college wrestling?
Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
1:59 - Weigh in
8:57 - Lehigh announces women’s team + future of women’s wrestling
25:30 - Suspensions: Kyle Snyder + Thomas Gilman
52:00 - Are duals the future? + Mike Moyer’s tweet
1:16:03 - Posts for tickets at Final X…Really?
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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
World Team Trial, Sr. Level Youth Movement, What’s Happening At 97KG? | Ep. 1
mercredi 21 mai 2025 • Duration 01:32:16
Welcome to The Quad Pod sponsored by Poseidon Strength! In the first episode, Holmes, Kevin, Robbie and Austin discuss the results from the World Team Trials, the Sr. level youth movement in men’s freestyle and what’s happening with Kyle Snyder and 97KG?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Weighing in
9:14 - Women’s WTT
18:00 - Kyle Dake vs Carter Starocci recap
29:20 - PJ Duke, Bo Bassett and the Sr. level youth movement
46:09 - Men’s WTT
50:00 - Kyle Snyder & 97KG
1:04:42 - Kevin Ward/OK State
1:18:40 - Wrap up: Slippery mats and small venue for WTT
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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Starocci, Brooks & PSU Drama, Gabe Arnold dismissed from Iowa | Ep. 7
Season 1 · Episode 7
mardi 1 juillet 2025 • Duration 01:20:09
The drama and bad headlines keep rolling in for PSU. On this week's show we dive into the Carter Starocci allegations, Beau Bartlett speaking out, Aaron Brooks failed drug test and how PSU is handling things to this point. We also discuss Gabe Arnold being dismissed from Iowa and Sammy Sasso being the newest addition to the Lehigh coaching staff.
Timestamps:0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Weigh in
5:13 - Penn State's silent throughout the chaos
17:05 - Aaron Brooks fails drug test
35:40 - Carter Starocci allegations + Beau Bartlett speaks out
59:09 - Is PSU dominance at stake?
1:02:17 - Gabe Arnold dismissed from Iowa
1:10:00 - Sammy Sasso joins Lehigh staff
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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 ⬇️Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Borshoff stepping down, Ware hired at UNC, Vito vs Forrest picks, NCAA rule changes, RAF | Ep. 8
Season 1 · Episode 8
mardi 8 juillet 2025 • Duration 01:25:59
This week we jump into the latest coaching changes as Kyle Borshoff steps down at Binghamton, Teyon Ware is hired at Northern Colorado and other spot are still TBD. We also discuss the upcoming World Team final between Vito Arujau and Jax Forrest as well as the new NCAA rule changes, our thoughts on Real American Freestyle and the potential matchup. We end on a funny note as we dig into Mark Manning's comments on the small impact that Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, had on AJ Ferrari not getting into UNC.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:35 - Weigh In10:00 - Coach changes: Kyle Borshoff steps down at Binghamton, Teyon Ware hired at Northern Colorado, other coaching openings31:32 - Vito Arujau vs Jax Forrest 44:04 - New NCAA Rule Changes1:03:13 - Real American Freestyle: thoughts on the league and the potential matchups1:17:21 - Did Bill Belichick’s girlfriend have something to do with AJ Ferrari’s denial from UNC??----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 ⬇️Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.comConnect with the team on twitter ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommer
Vito vs Forrest Recap, USA/Russia dual, What's wrong with wrestling media?, USAW suspensions | Ep. 9
Season 1 · Episode 9
mardi 15 juillet 2025 • Duration 01:36:34
This week the crew digs into the latest conversations surrounding the USAW suspension list, the USA vs Russia dual meet, the lack or issues with marketing events in wrestling, which Team USA squad they are most excited about and how much confidence they have in the teams. The also kick off the conversation discussing how high school Jax Forrest took out World Champion Vito Arujau in straight matches to claim the 61kg spot on the Sr. World Team. Today’s episodes ends on a fun note as we talk about some of our favorite singlets from Division I teams. Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:03 - Weigh in10:48 - Vito Arujau vs Jax Forrest match recap27:49 - World Teams are set: which team are we excited about + how confident are we going into Worlds?38:45 - USA vs Russia dual + what’s wrong with wrestling media/marketing?1:00:39 - USAW suspension lists + Why is Carter Starocci on it?1:12:29 - Favorite traditional and alternate singlets----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 ⬇️Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.comConnect with the team on twitter ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommer
Private OK. State/China event, Arnold back to Iowa, Best wrestling league, Making NCAA game | Ep. 12
Season 1 · Episode 12
mardi 5 août 2025 • Duration 01:36:25
This week the guys are a man down as Austin Sommer recovers from being sick, but Holmes, Claunch and Robbie discuss Oklahoma State/Cowboy RTC facing China in a donors only dual event, Gabe Arnold heading back to Iowa after being dismissed, which wrestling league has the best model, some coaching talk and have some fun with creating their own NCAA wrestling video game.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Weigh in
13:00 - Donor only Oklahoma State/Cowboy RTC vs China dual meet
34:27 - Coaching: Tj Dudley’s conversations with Nick Kosko + Colin Heffernan leaving CMU + Binghamton’s ongoing search
46:37 - Gabe Arnold going back to Iowa
58:46 - Best wrestling league model
1:14:47 - Creating our own NCAA video game
1:29:38 - Correction and upcoming content
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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 ⬇️
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Connect with the team on twitter ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
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