The Quad Pod

The season is in full swing so we dig into Brian Smith’s retirement, Bo Bassett’s stellar debut and give some highlights that caught our eye this past weekend.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:33 - Weigh in7:29 - Brian Smith announces retirement22:39 - Bo Bassett’s great NCAA debut + VT vs Lehigh39:08 - Around the horn: conference highlights recap55:03 - Oklahoma State rock alternate singlet to show respect to tribe58:53 - MSU Open1:04:28 - What’s coming up?---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we recapped the first week of the NCAA season along with the dominant first place finishes from the Team USA men’s and women’s teams at the World Championships. We also talk about how Trent Hidlay had a win stolen from him. 0:00 - Intro1:31 - Weigh in14:15 - Team USA Women dominant in 1st place finish at Worlds25:24 - Trent Hidlay gets screwed + Team USA Men’s dominant run at Worlds1:03:45 - Week 1 of NCAA Season---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Today we dig into the bullshit racist who have been calling Morgan Turner racial slurs and how this is no place in wrestling. We move on to the upcoming NCAA season and Team USA’s performance at the World Championships thus far.0:00 - Intro3:17 - Weigh in13:45 - Racist comments thrown at Morgan Turner31:34 - Worlds performances (This was recorded prior to the latest results)52:07 - NCAA Season preview1:07:05 - Clipping and the “Grow the sport” message ---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week the crew is down to 3 but they dig into the U23 team's performance and the upcoming RAF 14 card going down in Las Vegas.---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we took a look at U23 Worlds and discusses what and who we are looking forward to seeing during this year's NCAA season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:56 - Weigh in10:11 - Takeaways from last week’s and upcoming interviews with coaches20:00 - Team USA at U23 Worlds 42:36 - Season preview primer---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss Bo Basset and Dymond Guilford's wins to secure the last spots on the Men's and Women's World Teams, Jordan Oliver making a return to competition and coaching and Intermats tournament rankings.---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

Intermat ranking guru Earl Smith joins the show this week and explains some of the most talked about moves he made in this year's pre-season rankings. We also dig into Iowat State's latest troubles, Gable Steveson's statement and Final X coming up this Friday. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Weigh in11:51 - Earl explains the ranking55:35 - Iowa State recruiting violations1:10:42 - Final X1:18:50 - Gable Steveson makes statement---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we discuss the 3-point takedown data that was released by MatSavant on twitter/X and if we think it was a good or bad thing now that we have numbers. We also question if we should keep riding and how we can change overtime.Timestamps0:00 - Intro15:24 - 3pt takedown data discussion42:37 - Should college wrestling get rid of riding time?58:41 - Do we need to change overtime?1:06:09 - RAF---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking.We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:22 - Weigh in12:36 - Final, Final X22:43 - Poland results for Team USA29:24 - RAF Moscow card44:44 - Bo Basset’s pre-season Flo ranking1:00:59 - Early schedule releases---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]

This week we dive into Jordan Burroughs competition plans and how RAF will assist in his comeback if he decides to make one. We also talk about the rapid success of RAF and how they are following the UFC model to gain more traction. Lastly, we hit the incredible performance from our U20 World Team as the men went 10-for-10. Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:44 - Weigh In16:14 - Burroughs competition plans and RAF58:30 - U20 results---Sponsored by: Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️Holmes: @Mr_RHolmesClaunch: @ClaunchinatorRobbie: @coach_wendellAustin: @AustinSommerTwitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestleIG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/Email: [email protected]