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Promoting the sport of wrestling, one episode at a time.

Listen as we meet with various members of the wrestling community to celebrate their accomplishments, both on and off the mat.

09/10/2025

It's . It's Dylan Carew. What more could you want?

Dylan is from Tiffin, IA and went on to become a 4x state placewinner and 2x state champion for Iowa City West. He was on some of the toughest teams the Trojans have ever produced. Dylan wrestled at the University of Iowa, but unfortunately injuries cut his career short. After competing, Dylan entered the coaching space. With the support of his staff and parents, he’s built one of the top wrestling clubs in the nation: Big Game Wrestling Club. He also does landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, etc. So hit up Carew Landscaping if you’re in the North Liberty area and he’ll get you taken care of!

Carew Landscaping: https://www.carew-landscaping.com/

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yw9hywafC28jSKdTE6UvS?si=mU-EHCEyTDyInxhmIL8Q2g

🖥: https://youtu.be/-rR-ZotA29E

P.S. One of the pictures was taken by Randi Yeager 🙂

01/10/2025

Happy and welcome to October! We've reached the homestretch of the offseason. This next guest is ready to remind everyone who he is. Please welcome Victor Voinovich III to the podcast!

Victor is from Brecksville, OH and was a 2x state champ for Brecksville HS. He spent two years in Stillwater and was a national qualifier as a RS freshman for Oklahoma State. Victor made the decision to transfer to Iowa, where he’s spent the last two years. After missing last year due to injury, Victor is ripe and ready to compete. He recently went 1-1 at his first Senior World Championships while competing for Serbia at 70kg.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51ZBZPMMVF79QmHa2qJcFD?si=-1peAqE3QsOkrh_ncP7vVw

🖥: https://youtu.be/TF5PfRYWgDE

24/09/2025

Happy ! Shoot, we're almost done with September. Who’s ready to suplex some pumpkins?! 🙋🏼‍♂️ Tbh, I've never suplexed a pumpkin before. But maybe this next guest has. Please welcome Jon McGovern to the podcast!

Jon is from Riceville, IA, where he was a 4x state qualifier and 3x placewinner. He went on to wrestle at Central College and was a 3x AA and 2x national champ. Jon made the U.S. national team in 1998, finished 3rd at the 98 WTT and also placed 4th at the 2000 Olympic Trials. He’s been the head coach at the University of Dubuque since 2002 and has only added to his elite résumé. In 2024, Jon was inducted into the Riceville HOF.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ssR8Y7tWOtkfJ7pL2jyfL?si=ZjsnXI_KTg-U4zNmOhiEIA

🖥: https://youtu.be/4OyA7VTccuM

18/09/2025

Hello and happy ! Sorry for the week off, as I was just settling in to Colorado Springs. But we're back and have released another impactful episode. Please welcome Noah Southworth to the podcast!

Noah is from Epworth, IA and was a 2x state qualifier for the Bobcats. After placing 6th as a senior, Noah went to the University of Dubuque for a stint. He later enlisted in the marines and served 6 years. Nowadays, Noah is out west as a firefighter in LA County. Noah has a great perspective on life and that is what makes this episode so valuable.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rKeALZlVKGob7vQxTcg27?si=mVUBv_tOQNym4lYi4SOehg

🖥: https://youtu.be/vyw1tyIk91I

17/09/2025

Every week, for the past couple years, I have put a little plug in each episode about Euphoria Coffee. This is why. Nicole and Shane Havenstrite are two of the most genuine people. I'll get back there again someday. And this time, Shane is going to make my coffee. 😏

03/09/2025

Happy ! We out here with another episode featuring Ty Copsey!

Ty is from Glenwood, IA, where he describes himself as a “late bloomer”. He was a 3x state qualifier, 2x state finalist and a state champ his senior year. Ty’s upward trajectory continued at Augustana University, as he became just the third 4x AA in Vikings history. He was recently inducted into the Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame for his accomplishments.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qniJ5GMphlEU3xqxQpoAj?si=hFGlxveeR5GUWEaLjbvZDQ

🖥: https://youtu.be/LWwkWo483pY

27/08/2025

Happy ! When I was a kid, my dad always told me I was "husky", which was lowkey just another way to say I was pudgy. This next guest was also husky, but just in a different sense. Please well Dr. Brett Velasquez to the podcast!

Brett is from Bennington, NE and was a 4x state champ for the Bennington Wrestling, finishing with a career record of 171-4. Brett went on to wrestle at SCSU Wrestling, where he was a 4x DII AA. He won a national title as a freshman before finishing 3rd and 4th twice. After graduating, Brett went to the University of Iowa, received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and currently works at Rock Valley Physical Therapy.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UoTilI0NGAdSrJzhQwKde?si=2Olz0_3XR1iTDeS_dwULwQ

🖥: https://youtu.be/0Vz6OsYny3s

20/08/2025

! 🤙🏼 Schools are (mostly) back in session, which means wrestling season is right around the corner. 😏 This next guest is probably more pumped than anyone to get the season started. Please welcome Jake Nieman to the podcast!

Jake is from Battle Creek, IA and went to OABCIG HS. He was a 2x state qualifier, finishing 5th as a senior. Jake went to UNI, where he got his foot in the coaching door. He helped out at Waterloo West with Steve Farrell and Independence with Mike Doyle. He also did some work with the Iron Sharpens Iron Team Wrestling Camps throughout the summer. Jake is now a teacher at Bellevue East in Nebraska and is gearing up for his second season as head coach of the Chieftains.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LXLMkkiAuCJeEgrTZmYlX?si=b3-CRE-1QPebfmVpsJw07Q

🖥: https://youtu.be/xKSJFazNZe4

13/08/2025

Happy ! Tired of wrestling through the day? Tune in to how Frank Beasley wrestled through life to get to where he is now. This intro has been brought to you by my coworker Emily!

Frank is from Odin, IL and wrestled at Centralia HS, where he was inducted into the Centralia Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. Frank competed at Lincoln College, where he was an NJCAA AA, before finishing his career at Bloomsburg University. After competing, Frank entered the coaching ranks, with stints at Bloomsburg, Buffalo, Binghamton and NC State before being hired as head coach at George Mason. Over the past 7 seasons, Frank has built the Patriots into a well-respectable program.

If you feel inclined to donate to the George Mason Wrestling program, you can do so here: https://securemason.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/19-giving.aspx?sid=1564&gid=2&pgid=651&cid=1709&sort=1&bledit=1&dids=43.869&appealcode=26ATMW

To donate to the PEWC (Patriot Elite Wrestling Club) RTC, click here: https://patriotelitewrestlingclub.totalcamps.com/shop/product/17258

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wtASF0Bygpjz53BXodIQs?si=JGtwF1PNSA24xC4-4O17dA

🖥️: https://youtu.be/TInpgULHJns

06/08/2025

What's up and Happy ! This is my longest podcast to date (just shy of 2 hours), but the conversation was so good from start to finish. So I'll keep this post brief. Please welcome the next guest on the show, Mark Kist!

Mark is from Eagle Grove, IA and is one of the best to ever don the purple and gold. He placed 6th as a freshman before ripping off 3 straight state titles for the Eagles. Mark started his college career at Iowa State before transferring to Wartburg. He went on to become a 2x AA and was a part of 2 national team titles. Mark has spent the last 12 years as a volunteer assistant coach for the Knights.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I5FNeAdh9FwWs5EL2X5eL?si=NSfdTF6SRy2jyS-d9jWKWA

🖥: https://youtu.be/PkKmJX7aqc4

04/08/2025

A little throwback on this Monday morning. Here's a picture of the 2005 Iowa national champion junior duals team. In fact, the next guest on the podcast is in this picture. 🤔😏

30/07/2025

Happy ! Let's get this show on the road shall we? Please welcome Dr. Brandon Mason to the podcast!

Brandon is from Shenandoah, IA and attended Lewis Central HS, where the 01 team he was on is arguably the best in state history. He would go on to place 4 times and win 3 state titles. Brandon went to Oklahoma State and was an AA for the Cowboys, finishing 5th as a sophomore. He went on to secure his doctorate and is now a radiologist while still hanging around the wrestling program as their team doctor.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W1rABrfk5WLkfPbzzYbD8?si=NZZpfgsyTw6SxcPdUr7FPQ

🖥: https://youtu.be/k4SM4ZgfoNw

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