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Shane Sparks has become one of the most recognizable voices of our sports. But it hasn’t always been a linear path for him. We really peel back the layers of Shane Sparks and get to view him through a different lens. You’re going to enjoy this one.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Mitch Finesilver is the second-oldest in a line of four Finesilver boys. A graduate of Cherry Creek HS, Mitch is a 2x Colorado state champion. He attended Duke University, where he became the second wrestler in school history to qualify for the national tournament four times while taking 4th as a senior to become an All-American. Mitch is now currently in med school.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Alli St. John is from Carbondale, IL and attended King University. While there, she was a 4x national finalist and 2x national champion. She also excelled at the international level, capturing two junior world bronze medals and two senior world silver medals. Alli is now the head coach of the Iowa State women’s wrestling team. While they will compete in open tournaments this year, their debut season will be in 2027-2028.Also, the Cyclone Women’s wrestling camp is next weekend! On Saturday, October 10th, wrestlers ranging from 3rd–12th grade will get the opportunity to meet, train with, and learn from the Cyclone women’s wrestling team, including Head Coach Alli St. John and Assistant Coaches Jake Kadel and Cash Wilcke. For more information and to register, head to www.cyclonewomenswrestlingcamp.com.Cyclone Women's Wrestling Camp information: www.cyclonewomenswrestlingcamp.com⁠Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Tyler Bjustrom is a 3x placewinner and 2x state finalist for the Algona Bulldogs. He went to Iowa State, where he eventually walked-on and wrestled for a couple seasons as a Cyclone. After college, Tyler spent some time coaching at Emmetsburg, where he was named the 2019 1A Coach of the Year.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Michael DeAugustino comes from a wreslting-rich family. His dad wrestled at Maryland and has been inducted to the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling HOF while his grandfather is in Pennsylvania Chapter. As for himself, Michael was a 3x state placewinner for Flagler Palm Coast HS in Florida. He competed at Northwestern University, where he earned All-American status his junior season, and also spent a season at the University of Michigan.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Chelsea Atkinson is a native of Payson, Utah, where she went on to get a Human Nutrition degree from Southern Utah. She proceeded to obtain another degree in dietetics from the Alabama. This passion for nutrition has led her to Utah Valley, where she’s been the wrestling team’s sport dietitian since 2021. Chelsea is also the co-founder of Corelete, which provides science-driven supplements formulated to support training, recovery and durability. For more information, head to corelete.com or corelete.supplements on instagram.Corelete Website: https://corelete.com/Corelete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corelete.supplements/Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Dylan Ragusin is from Elk Grove Village, IL and was a part of some Montini Catholic teams that were full of hammers. As for Dylan himself, he was a 4x state finalist and 2x state champion to go along with 3 Fargo titles. He turned in an impressive career at Michigan, qualifying for NCAAs 4 times and coming away with a 5th place finish in 2024.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Alexandria Glaudé is from West Sacramento, CA where she wrestled at Christian Brothers HS. She became a 2x national champion for McKendree and has been a mainstay on the international stage. She’s made two age-group World Teams (including winning a U23 World Bronze) and earned a spot on the 2025 Senior World Team. Alexandria is also an Assistant Coach at Menlo College and hosts her own podcast called Weigh-Ins, which you can find below.Weigh-Ins Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033TBpHn2rh0jpXbxoJqQl?si=c7ce29ecf762439fEuphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

A 2x Maryland state champ and 4x Fargo AA, Coleman Nogle is heading into his senior season at Harvard University. A team captain last year, he’s ready to leave his mark on the program after an injury-riddled last couple years.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site

Head Coach Keith Gavin is approaching his 10th year at the helm of Pitt, his alma mater. After winning a national title there in 2008, he's also gone on to coach a national champion. Few coaches can say they've accomplished both at the same school. With a new wrestling facility and a strong contingent returning, Pitt will be looking to jump levels this year.Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site