#29- Olympic Trials Round Up

Austin talks briefly about the Intermat situation and hopefully clears the air.

Austin walks through the history of the 65kg weight class since the last time the US won a medal after JO fails to qualify the weight for Tokyo.  Follow us on social media @changinglvls @airearly

Owner of The Fight Library (@fightlibrary_) Blaine Henry (@BlaineHenryTFL) joins the show once again to talk some wrestling. We talk about his fake Austin DeSanto interview, juggling being a father with work, why the Olympics are so cool, and some stuff he has coming up with his website.  Follow us on Social Media Austin @airearly Podcast @changinglvls Much Love. 

Austin makes quick work with this Olympic Team Trials round-up so you can get on with your weekend.  Follow us on social media. @airearly @changinglvls Check out Austin's first article for Intermat.  https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24497 Much love. 

Jack Hurley(@oldestgreatest) returns once more along with Charles Small(charlessmall99) to preview the 2021 Olympic Trials going down in Fort Worth. We break down all three styles weight by weight and pick who we think will rep the red, white, and blue in August.  Follow us on social media  @airearly @changinglvls  Much Love

New Intermat Site Editor, Earl Smith(@EarlBSmith20) joins us once again to talk shop about the NCAA tournament and gives us the full story on Willie buying Intermat and what their plans for the platform are going forward.  Follow us on social media @airearly @changinglvls

This week Austin is once again joined by several of the coolest dudes around to preview the second half of the NCAA tournament. Mr. Changing Levels is joined by Jake Aferiat (@Jake_aferiat) of the Daily Collegian, Jack Hurley (@oldestgreatest) of The Fight Site, Stalemates Stat Wars Champ Jagger (@Jagger712), former Duke wrestler and current Doctor Dylan Ryan (@rhino184), former Wyoming wrestler and current VICE employee Sam Eagan (@sam_eagan), former Stanford standout and BWA founder Gabe Townsell (@theblackcard133), and everyone's favorite Pelikan, Pelikan Head (@pelikanhead) The boys break down who they like, don't like, and who has 141 and 2/3rds chance at winning at 165-285 just in time for Thursday. We also break down the Willie purchase of Intermat and what it could mean for the future of wrestling media. Enjoy the spectacle that is the NCAA tournament! Follow the podcast @changinglvls and follow Austin @airearly Much Love.

This week Austin is joined by 4 of the coolest dudes around to preview the first half of the NCAA tournament. Austin sits down with Jake Aferiat (@jake_aferiat) of The Daily Collegian, Jack Hurley (@Oldestgreatest) of The Fight Site, Stalemates Stat Wars Champion, Jagger (@Jagger712), and Bo Nickal annoyer Pelikan Head (@Pelikanhead) The boys break down the first five weights and give their best picks for dark horses, champions, and who might be a little overseeded. We will be back next week to tackle the heavier weight classes with possibly some special guests.  Follow Austin @airearly and follow the show @changinglvls Much Love

Gabe Townsell (Twitter: @Theblackcard133 IG: @gt.vii73) joins the show this week to talk rap names, who he wants to wrestle next, taking the greco route in America, his role as a founding member in the BWA, and who exactly Dick Town is.   Gabe was a 4-year starter at Stanford University, 3 time NCAA Qualifier, U23 World Team Member, and a founding member of the Black Wrestling Association.  Gabe's debut album "Behind the Curtain" is available on all streaming platforms.  Follow us on social media. @changinglvls @airearly Much love. 

Nate Jackson (@natejacksonii) joins the podcast to talk about The Black Wrestling Association and being the busiest man in wrestling right now. Nate is currently the President of The Black Wrestling Association, an assistant coach at Princeton, and a senior-level athlete for the NJRTC.  Follow us on social media.  Austin @airearly  The show @Changinglvls Much Love!