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This week the crew is down to 3 but they dig into the U23 team's performance and the upcoming RAF 14 card going down in Las Vegas. --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 primer --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout! Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 - Weigh in 11:51 - Earl explains the ranking 55:35 - Iowa State recruiting violations 1:10:42 - Final X 1:18:50 - Gable Steveson makes statement --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 42:37 - Should college wrestling get rid of riding time? 58:41 - Do we need to change overtime? 1:06:09 - RAF --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Weigh in 12:36 - Final, Final X 22:43 - Poland results for Team USA 29:24 - RAF Moscow card 44:44 - Bo Basset’s pre-season Flo ranking 1:00:59 - Early schedule releases --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 Team as the men went 10-for-10. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Weigh In 16:14 - Burroughs competition plans and RAF 58:30 - U20 results --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 Force elevating Joe Johnston to head coach. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Weigh In 9:00 - Burroughs is back this weekend! 26:34 - USAW drops Final X from world team process 46:00 - David Taylor calls out Penn State 58:52 - Joe Johnston elevated to Head Coach at Air Force --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 - Weigh in 9:15 - Lehigh coaching staff completed 16:49 - Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez could get another year 31:11 - Myles Amine joins the show --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 staff 28:41 - Meyer Shapiro transfers to Nebraska 39:35 - Jordan Williams staying at Iowa 46:58 - Anthony Knox stripped of fourth title --- 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 24:31 - 2028 Olympics impact on coaching landscape 34:24 - Sam Barber moves to admin position at Air Force + other coaching changes 1:03:20 - 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: 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 - Intro 2:20 - Weigh In 11:11 - NMU drops Greco program 25:04 - UNI vs Iowa dual announced for upcoming season 41:06 - U23 process causes arguments 1:01:16 - RAF 1:14:06 - 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: 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. 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 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_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]