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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 code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" 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]

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 vs Nebraska: Bad behavior in Happy Valley 42:38 - Minnesota upsets Iowa 50:00 - ACC: Virginia Tech defeats NC State 59:07 - EIWA/Ivy: Lehigh tops Army, F&M + Columbia break decades old streak 1:08:07 - B1G + MAC highlights 1:16:42 - Big 12: Oklahoma State vs ISU --- 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 ⬇️ 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 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 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 ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 code “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" 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 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 around each conference. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Weigh in 11:41 - Penn State destroys Iowa + Angelo Ferrari’s needs to attack more 32:32 - Massoma Endene no longer at Iowa 42:57 - Garvin and Norman out for Stanford 49:29 - Is Jax Forrest staying in the lineup? 1:06:41 - Conference highlights ---- 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 ⬇️ 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 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 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 ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 Yoel Romero after he missed weight and AJ Ferrari got in more trouble. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:18- Weigh in 8:33 - NWCA Duals + NCC women hand Iowa first loss + why these events matter 20:18 - Jax Forrest makes OK. State debut + Is he the guy going forward? 35:16 - Drake Ayala vs Zan Fugitt: Was it the right call? 47:16 - Conference Results 56:15 - EIWA: Crookham and Stanich return for Lehigh + F&M Open Notes 1:05:30 - AJ Ferrari in trouble again, what does Nebraska do at HWT? 1:14:38 - Was Bo Nickal right not to wrestle? ---- 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 ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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

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 recap 28:43 - Scuffle recap 46:23 - Cal Baptist dropping their program 1:04:33 - Soldier Salute --- 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 ⬇️ 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 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 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 ⬇️ 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 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 - Weigh in 14:48 - Ohio State vs NC State + Inconsistent refs 37:03 - Wyoming vs PSU: Novak and Carroll spoil Nittany Lion shut out 41:05 - Around the conferences + NIL money impact --- 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 ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" 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]

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 coaching position at IMG. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Weigh in 10:12 - CKLV recap 59:40 - Upsets + results that caught our attention 1:08:54 - Kevin Jack heads to IMG 1:14:54 - Final thoughts + Spotify wrapped ---- 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 ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]

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 “QuadPod” at checkout! Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP25" 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 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 - Intro 1:56 - Weigh in 12:14 - Iowa State breaks the streak 33:52 - SDSU upsets Minnesota 42:00 - RAF03 1:02:00 - Wrestling coaches can’t get treated like football coaches --- 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 ⬇️ Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes Claunch: @Claunchinator Robbie: @coach_wendell Austin: @AustinSommer Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/ Email: [email protected]