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18/06/2025

What's up everybody?! Happy ! I didn't realize I had back-to-back weeks of IC West Trojans, but I'm not complaining. Please welcome Nelson Brands to the podcast!

Nelson is from Iowa City, IA and wrestled for the Iowa City West Trojans. He shocked the wrestling world when he committed to the University of Iowa. As an Iowa wrestler, Nelson constantly battled, with everything culminating his junior year with a 5th place finish at nationals to earn AA status. Nelson recently accepted the head wrestling position at Iowa City Regina. He’s also turned into a mountain man, having climbed now 47 14ers.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26eTL73eMGHcxnL7ajdurh?si=sNKRR355T9iKm470qDa0BQ

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cwRFu2JcCK0

12/06/2025

Happy ! Just in the nick of time. 😏 Whatever. Don't judge me. Please welcome Hunter Garvin to the podcast!

Hunter is from Iowa City, IA and was an Iowa City West Trojan. He was a 4x state finalist and 3x state champion. Hunter took his talents to Palo Alto, CA to attend Stanford University. He’s taken it up a notch, as he’s a 2x AA for the Cardinal at 165 lbs. He’s also won a couple gold medals at the Pan Ams, one in freestyle in 2024 and one in Greco this past April where he also collected bronze in freestyle. Future is bright for this guy, both in wrestling and in life.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qqwN4t3L8NyVkql9EciuA?si=xHzjbZnHTs-jLZdLPGdoKw

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/h4A6GCCjFIk

08/06/2025

Thought I'd start this new week on the right foot with a fresh episode featuring Colton Wagner!

Colton is from Traer, IA, but attended Belle Plaine High School. Gotta show some love for the Traer roots! As a Plainsmen, Colton was a 4x placewinner and state champion his senior year. He wrestled collegiately for Wartburg and also majored in Biology. Colton went on to complete his degree at the University of Iowa and is now working in pediatric orthopedics at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. He also helps out at the Boys and Girls Club Youth Wrestling - La Crosse.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lbSqWvKmpmnC9SKeKqy2T?si=DE_belFWREmSNTRIdz0HWA

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/OMUI-idXcao

05/06/2025

Another week, another time I'm late on a podcast 🤦🏼‍♂️ Gotta love adulting, am I right?! Love the transparency in this next episode. I've been doing this for 3 1/2 years now. Sometimes I wonder why I continue to do this. And a main reason is because of people like Kolby Franklin. To help tell his story and allow him a platform to share his trials and tribulations so they might help another athlete who's going through adversity. Also, my guests keep me motivated and help me push through tough times. Whenever I hear some of the stuff these athletes and/or coaches have been through yet they still battle to make the best of the situation, it drives me to overcome any challenge I may be facing. And I hope the same rings true for my listeners. Alright, I'll get off my soap box. Please welcome Kolby Franklin to the podcast!

Kolby is from DuBois, PA and put together one heck of a career. He was a Fargo champ, a 3x Ironman placewinner, a prep state champion. He also won two college opens as a senior in high school. Kolby chose to attend the University of Iowa. However, after dealing with a series of neck injuries, Kolby decided to medically forfeit from the sport. Although his competing career came to an end, Kolby found a new passion in coaching, as he is now a coach at the Hawkeye Wrestling Academy.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eKgyjL8C7jIk5iyCch3XW?si=Qp6An7Z4TUyc-_o-RcsMlQ

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/oIK68dCMKNc

01/06/2025

What's up everyone? Last day of May and I got a little caught up with stuff that I wasn't able to post an episode until now. But I think you'll agree it was worth the wait 😏 Please welcome Jeremiah Moody to the podcast!

Jeremiah is from Cambridge, WI and started wrestling as a freshman in high school. By the time he graduated, he put together a real respectable career. He was named team MVP as a junior, team captain as a senior, placed at Fargo in both greco and freestyle while also capturing 3rd at the Wisconsin state tournament. Jeremiah attended the University of Iowa, where he became a four-year letterwinner for the black and gold. In 2018, he won the UWW Junior Nationals and took home gold at the Junior Pan Am Championships. Jeremiah is now a fitness professional, having been ATG certified. If you want more information on his services, you can find him on instagram at moodys.movement. I'll post his handle below.

Jeremiah Moody's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moodys.movement/

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oixCw7vA1ZMHsxkzeibkN?si=oPNs-dAfT0ienDl4tzOeAA

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/98CfvJdRsPA

22/05/2025

We're starting to get into the thick of camp season. Check this one out. Some elite technicians will be in attendance. Not to mention a coaches clinic with Nick Mitchell.

REMEMBER: SUMMER WRESTLING MAKES WINTER CHAMPS!

22/05/2025

What's up everybody? Here we are. Another . I'm starting to work on uploading previous episodes, so you may see some pop up here. Gotta love technology. 🤪 Anyway, please welcome Zach Sanders!

Zach is from Wabasha, MN and went to Wabasha-Kellogg HS. He won 5 Minnesota state titles and cemented himself as one of top recruits in the country. Zach attended the University of Minnesota and was the linchpin on some elite Gopher teams. He finished his career with 134 victories and became the seventh 4x AA in program history. After competing at the senior level, Zach joined his alma mater as an administrative assistant before transitioning into a coaching role and just finished up his second season as an assistant.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54isxVQN0Xh52cxOOc7XxW?si=F0WqXWLfSpS50bKuUF2_VQ

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/a50-mHQcE-o

14/05/2025

What's up and happy ! Only 1 guy earns the spot at each weight class in college, which means we only see 10 guys compete. But without guys like Charles Matthews, teams like Iowa wouldn't have near the success that they do. Please welcome Charles Matthews to the podcast!

Charles grew up in Philadelphia, PA, but went to high school at Junipero Serra in San Mateo, CA. While there, he was a 3x West Catholic Athletic League champion. He caught the eyes of the Iowa coaching staff while at a wrestling camp and chose to continue his career as a Hawkeye. Charles spent the entirety of his career in the black and gold, compiling a career record of 19-18. He also shined bright as the ultimate teammate, consistently being there for his brothers in more ways than one. Charles will be headed back to Cali, as he was just announced as the new head wrestling coach at San Clemente HS.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pDgihDGOIyidIMlQETyVT?si=SBN11CtFTtS6d70OLlIujg

Watch here: https://youtu.be/RJuqNCeMGGQ

10/05/2025

Here we go! One more episode this week and then we should be all caught up. Give it up for Justin Oliver!

Justin is from Davison, MI and wrestled for Davison High School, which has churned out some elite wrestlers over the years. Justin was a 4x state placewinner and 2x state champ. He chose to attend Central Michigan University located in Mount Pleasant, MI. He was a 3x NCAA qualifier, reaching the podium as a RS freshman. Justin transferred to NC State and qualified for nationals a 4th time to end his career. After college, Justin has spent time coaching at Buffalo, Michigan State and Northern Colorado, having success at each university. He just finished up his first season as an assistant at Northwestern, helping Trevor Chumbley to a 4th place finish.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1I7hMBXZCOOnE76gE3q2gs?si=S2Zb7jHyTsWaacFMuTM54g

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/mXcoQWCcVAc

07/05/2025

Happy ! Nick James joins me on the podcast. Another awesome story with this guy. Also, this is the third episode on the new account. If you're having issues finding them, please let me know!

Nick is from Kearney, NE and was a 4x placewinner for the Bearcats which included a pair of state titles. Nick literally stayed put for college, attending the University of Nebraska-Kearney. He had a storied career as a Loper, becoming a 4x AA and 2x finalist while helping UNK to a 5th team title in 2025. Nick didn’t even plan on wrestling this past season, but joined the team in late January and finished as a DII runner-up. Crazy stuff!

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE0x17t1bXQ

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27SXh97SAW7eCzmZC8k6dR?si=MrCksZpUS0KX-LEDzp0yjA

04/05/2025

Is it Groundhog Day? Nah, it's just a bonus episode. Enjoy Kaleb Young!

Kaleb is from Punxsutawney, PA, home of the world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Kaleb is a close second, though. He was a 3x placewinner for the Chucks, placing 5th and 4th before becoming the school’s first-ever state champion. Kaleb went on to become an Iowa Hawkeye and turned in a heck of a career. He was a Big Ten finalist, 4x NCAA qualifier and 3x AA. Still hanging around Iowa City, Kaleb is finishing his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering while also involved with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cPaxZYvznx1rFogrmFenv?si=Aqxn0TNpRf-vg58eHV2VPw

30/04/2025

Welcome back! Happy ! As promised, I dropped a brand new episode today featuring Cody Alesch. Please go and resubscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcast. The video can also be found on Youtube, if you want to look at both ours faces.

Cody is from Graettinger, Iowa, where he placed 2nd as a junior and 4th as a senior. Cody competed at Wartburg College. While there, he lettered 3 times and the Knights claimed a team title in 1999. After successful head coaching stints at his high school alma mater as well as Iowa Lakes Community College, Cody and his wife Teresa have started up The Athlete’s Mentor. The Athlete’s Mentor is the voice for parents, support for coaches, and guide for athletes to set ambitious goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve peak performance, both in sports and in life. They recently announced a huge partnership with the Hawkeye Wrestling Academy. For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.theathletesmentor.com.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7F6ZqTLSJTrCN5VHIx4q6n?si=ubeVRriQRYKRmWrzzD1W4g

Or here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-wrestling-with-cody-alesch/id1593308646?i=1000705568973

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CReFqNbML-o

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