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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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Another season in the books and this year's NCAA tournament put some incredible moments into the history books. We dive into the Caliendo/Mesenbrink handshake snub, Hayden Hidlay going back to NC State, steroid allegations and more. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:08 - Weigh in12:57 - Shoe giveaway contest winners announced 15:57 - Caliendo snubs Mesenbrink’s handshake on the podium22:33 - NCAA atmosphere + Austin was stuck in a elevator with 2 champs33:10 - Steroid allegations39:38 - Tournament recap1:50:35 - Hayden Hidlay is heading home to NC State1:56:08 - Final thoughts: moving 1-semester season + toast to the fans----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: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week The Quad Pod turns into 5 Guys as the best ranker around, Earl Smith of Intermat, joins the conversation to breakdown this week's NCAA brackets. We talk about the seeding at 133, our favorite early round matchup at each weight and make our picks. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:01 - Weigh-in7:48 - Cheers to the fans!8:50 - Overall seeding thoughts + Should Jax Forrest be the #1 at 133?15:21 - Diving into the bracketsEnter your March Matness bracket for a chance to win adidas Wrestling shoes (Use Promotion Code: QuadPod26) ➡️ https://app.wrestlematness.com/events?leagueId=2186&inviteToken=9kwyiZvwxZlZufRuPbIroqayr---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!Preview guide promo code: quadpod (save $10) mattalkonline.com/guideFollow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
Conference weekend gave us so many great matches, surprising results and some head scratching calls. We also saw the first NCAA Women's National Championship. So this week we dig into all the action from last weekend.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:45 - Weigh in6:18 - Women’s NCAA Championships12:55 - Conference Recap: ACC, B1G, Big 12, EIWA, Ivy, MAC, SoCon, Pac 12----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: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This episode we discuss the latest video Cal Baptist admins threatening the wrestling team, the release of the allocations and seeds and the wild night at RAF 06. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:14 - Weigh in9:25 - CBU admins threaten team30:11 - Big 12 seed reactions37:23 - Big 10 seed reactions59:45 - ACC, EIWA, and Ivy seeding talk1:04:29 - Allocations1:10:39 - RAF 06 was wild---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: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we discuss how dominant Oklahoma State was against Iowa. We also get into Jax Forrest being officially in for the post season and Caliendo avenging his loss to Dee Lockett. Lastly, we try to answer the question "what the hell is a takedown" with some help from the refs as well as responding to Hodge comments and digging into Kurt McHenry's video where he addresses his experience at Penn State.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:53 - Weigh in11:21 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa: Jax is a go for the post season + Caliendo flips result + Arnold has a takedown41:39 - Rivalry matches + conference highlights: EIWA, Ivy, ACC, SoCon, Big 12, Big Ten1:00:20 - Inside scoop from NCAA refs on calls1:20:29 - More Hodge Talk1:28:11 - Kurt McHenry speaks out---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: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we discuss the instant classic between true freshman Jax Forrest and Aaron Seidel who faced off in a PA State Finals rematch, the dominant performance by Penn State against Ohio State, Michigan's 0-2 weekend and who is our favorite to win the Hodge. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:22 - Weigh in10:34 - PSU dominates Ohio State31:33 - Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech: Seidel/ Forrest + Spratley/Ventresca55:33 - Michigan’s 0-2 weekend59:18 - Blaze takes out Caliendo1:08:42 - Who gets our vote for Hodge?1:16:27 - Other favorite moments from last week + what we’re watching 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
This week we talk about Ohio State' second win over Iowa this season, reaction time needing to go, Rutgers having an old look as they upset Minnesota, and we make picks in the toss up matches for the Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech and OSU vs PSU duals happening this weekend.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:21 - Weigh in10:31 - Ohio State vs Iowa: Was Arnold robbed? + Reaction time needs to go29:04 - Rutgers upsets Minnesota39:53 - ACC: NC State vs Pitt + Virginia Tech vs Virginia57:54 - EIWA/Ivy headliners1:02:42 - Buchanan dominates Yazdani1:12:49 - Favorite upcoming duals: Making picks for Oklahoma State vs Virginia Tech and PSU vs Ohio State1:44:38 - More upcoming favorite matchups----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: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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 - Intro1:21 - Weigh in9:47 - PSU vs Nebraska: Bad behavior in Happy Valley42:38 - Minnesota upsets Iowa50:00 - ACC: Virginia Tech defeats NC State59:07 - EIWA/Ivy: Lehigh tops Army, F&M + Columbia break decades old streak1:08:07 - B1G + MAC highlights1:16:42 - 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:02 - Weigh in11:41 - Penn State destroys Iowa + Angelo Ferrari’s needs to attack more32:32 - Massoma Endene no longer at Iowa42:57 - Garvin and Norman out for Stanford49:29 - 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:18- Weigh in8:33 - NWCA Duals + NCC women hand Iowa first loss + why these events matter20:18 - 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 Results56:15 - EIWA: Crookham and Stanich return for Lehigh + F&M Open Notes1:05:30 - 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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. Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:44 - Why we had to take a break?5:28 - Weigh in14:33 - Midlands recap28:43 - Scuffle recap46:23 - Cal Baptist dropping their program1:04:33 - 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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 - Intro1:37 - Weigh in14:48 - Ohio State vs NC State + Inconsistent refs37:03 - Wyoming vs PSU: Novak and Carroll spoil Nittany Lion shut out41:05 - 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:28 - Weigh in10:12 - CKLV recap59:40 - Upsets + results that caught our attention1:08:54 - Kevin Jack heads to IMG1:14:54 - 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_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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