The Caution Stalling Podcast

Montana-born wrestling phenom Valyen Rauser, now living in Las Vegas, joins The Caution Stalling Podcast to tell the story of his journey—and what it was like growing up as one half of the Rauser twins.Val takes us back to his start in wrestling, joking that once he realized he was too small for the NFL, wrestling gave him a chance to beat people up besides his twin brother. After dominating in Montana, a trip to Tulsa introduced him to national competition. He got whooped, had to watch from the sidelines, and made a decision: next time, he'd be the one still wrestling.Val and his twin Jade traveled everywhere searching for better competition, camps, and training partners. That dedication eventually led to college recruitment and an unforgettable visit to Utah Valley—a school Val didn't even know existed before the trip. By the end of it, both brothers committed in the hotel lobby.Val also opens up about the difficult decision to walk away from wrestling and choose his health. After surgery finally allowed him to feel healthy and functional again, he realized that feeling wasn't something he was willing to gamble away.From Montana to the national stage, the Rauser twins, Utah Valley, and ultimately knowing when to walk away—this is Valyen Rauser's story.

Another Saldate joins the Caution Stalling Podcast! This time, Alyssa Saldate steps into the spotlight and continues making a name for herself.After receiving a ton of support in our Dark Horse poll, Alyssa joins us to talk about her journey so far. Still young in her career, she becomes our youngest high school journeyman to join the podcast — and spoiler alert: she’ll be back to cap off her high school career!Alyssa takes us through her Dark Horse run and breaks down the growth she’s experienced from her youth wrestling days to the wrestler she is today. She discusses some of the critical adjustments she’s made along the way and, of course, what comes with carrying the Saldate name in Nevada wrestling.But how did it all start? Alyssa tells us what finally got her onto the mat. With people in the wrestling community constantly asking when she was going to wrestle, Alyssa became determined to show everyone just how good she could be. Before long, she was the one bugging her parents, asking when she could finally get started.Now, the rest is history — and Alyssa Saldate’s story is only getting started. Tune in!

Jenavi Alejandro, one of Nevada’s very best ever, joins the Caution Stalling Podcast!We all see the accomplishments, but this episode goes beyond the accolades as Jenavi takes us through the journey that made her one of the best wrestlers the Battle Born State has produced. She talks about the training environment that helped shape her, having the perfect training partner in her own sister, and the experiences that prepared her for the next level.Jenavi takes us through her decision to attend Tiffin University and the road that eventually led her to becoming a National Finalist. She also opens up about coming up short in the finals, how she processed the loss, and why she was still able to walk away proud of what she accomplished. Her perspective on handling both success and disappointment is something every young athlete can learn from.Finally, Jenavi talks about what comes next. She discusses entering the transfer portal, the conversations and opportunities that followed, and ultimately where she decided to spend the final chapter of her college wrestling career.From Nevada standout to National Finalist, Jenavi Alejandro’s journey is far from finished. Tune in and hear her story!

Billie Bonwell, one of Nevada's first 4-time State Champions, joins The Caution Stalling Podcast today.Billie brings one of the most unique stories in Nevada wrestling. While many see an aggressive competitor on the mat, Billie simply loves to compete. Often quiet and reserved, she opens up on the podcast and gives listeners a look at the person behind the wrestler—proving there's much more to her than meets the eye.Billie's journey didn't begin in wrestling. She started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and initially had no interest in joining the wrestling circuit. Over time, though, that mindset changed. She credits her freshman-year state championship run with helping her realize she had the potential to become much more than just another good wrestler.Throughout high school, Billie faced several eye-opening moments that shaped her career. Rather than letting setbacks define her, she used every challenge as fuel, learning what it meant to be the hunted instead of the hunter. Every loss became motivation to chase her next goal: wrestling in college.That journey wasn't without adversity. Being hundreds of miles away from her support system tested her mentally and emotionally, but Billie persevered through it all.In the end, she accomplished the ultimate goal—becoming a National Champion at the collegiate level.Don't miss this conversation with one of Nevada wrestling's all-time greats.

Daniel and Hocker come together to discuss the brackets! Also, the girls have a surprise addition to match the boys!