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PODCAST

Let"s Talk Wrestling

Let"s Talk Wrestling

Promoting the sport of wrestling, one podcast at a time. Listen in as we meet with various members of the wrestling community to celebrate their accomplishments, both on and off the mat. Every episode entails a new guest with a different story - each one unique and entertaining.

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All Episodes

01:23:20

Talking Wrestling with Kaleb Young

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2025/05/03

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

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01:40:42

Talking Wrestling with Cody Alesch

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2025/04/30

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

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01:33:49

Talking Wrestling with Scott Litterer

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2025/04/09

Scott is from Clarksville, IA, where he wrestled for coach Ron Peterson. After high school, he went on to wrestle at Central College. While injuries hampered his career, it also helped him find a passion for coaching. Scott spent over 30 years coaching, mostly at West Delaware. Alongside Jeff Voss, they built the Hawks into a well-oiled machine. Along the way, Scott found a passion for helping kids build confidence and excitement for the sport of wrestling and now does so on a regular basis as a

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01:32:51

Talking Wrestling with Sparty Chino

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2025/04/02

Sparty is from Wheaton, IL and wrestled for Wheaton Warrenville South HS. He placed 5th as both a sophomore and junior before becoming the school’s first state champion his senior year. Sparty went on to wrestle for Ohio University, where we was a 4x NCAA qualifier, making the bloodround his junior season. For the last 9 years, Sparty has been an assistant coach at Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL. Last month, he helped lead them to their first state team title in school history. So please, sit back,

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01:27:39

Talking Wrestling with Assistant Coach Cody Walters

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2025/03/26

Cody is from Macedonia, OH and wrestled for Bedford St. Chanel. He was a 3 time placewinner, earning 7th and 3rd before capturing a state title as a senior. Cody journeyed about 3 hours south to compete at Ohio University and established himself as a Bobcat great. Cody was a 3x team captain, 3x MAC champion, 4x NCAA qualifier and 2x AA. He amassed 30+ wins in 3 of his 4 seasons and was twice named Ohio University Male Athlete of the Year. Cody began his coaching career as an assistant at

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01:08:36

Talking Wrestling with Ryder Downey

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2025/03/19

Ryder is from Indianola, IA, where he collected quite the accolades. He was a 4x placewinner, 2x finalist and a state champ his senior year in one of the most memorable matches in recent history. Ryder also got it done in the classroom, as he was valedictorian of his high school class that included 273 students in all. Now at UNI, Ryder is putting his talent on display at the collegiate level. He was a Big 12 champ last year and made the round of 12 at the NCAA tournament. And of course, he was

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01:25:08

Talking Wrestling with Assistant Coach Matt Malcom

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2025/03/12

Matt is from Glenwood, IA. He was a 4x state qualifier for the Rams, placing 5th as a junior and winning a state title as a senior. Matt spent his redshirt year at Iowa before transferring to Nebraska-Kearney and becoming a Loper legend. Matt was a 5x AA, placing 4th and 5th to go along with 2 national titles. In 2022, he helped lead UNK to their first team title since 2013. After spending two years as a teacher and head wrestling coach at Bellevue East HS in Nebraska, Matt is now an assistant

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01:30:50

Talking Wrestling with Chad Beatty

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2025/03/05

Chad is from Wilton, IA, where he grew up on the family farm and was a 2x state champion for the Beavers. He traveled 35 minutes west to Iowa City, starting at 197 for the Hawkeyes and qualifying twice for nationals. Chad coached at Iowa City West HS and Cornell College before moving to the Pacific Northwest and coaching out there. Chad has since moved back to Iowa and is currently the Executive Director of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Chad Beatty!Euphoria Coffee

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01:15:47

Talking Wrestling with Kyle Klingman

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2025/02/26

Kyle is from Cedar Falls, IA, where he was actually a runner and not a wrestler. While attending UNI, he started to really entrench himself in the sport of wrestling. But his affinity for wrestling was always there. Over the years, Kyle has been constantly hustling, putting in so much time and effort to become one of the most respected writers in the sport. He’s currently a content producer at FloSports and was recently awarded the NWMA journalist of the year. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy,

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01:34:48

Talking Wrestling with Spencer Mooberry

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2025/02/19

Spencer is from Osage, IA, where a recent study shows that 1 in 5 people have cauliflower ear. Spencer had a successful career as a Green Devil, ending as a 3x placewinner, 2x finalist and winning a state title as a senior. Spencer began college career at North Dakota State, spending 3 years in Fargo. This past year, Spencer decided it was best for a change of scenery and is now in his first year at Northern Illinois. He’s endured 2 shoulder surgeries in the past 10 months, cutting his season short

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01:26:08

Talking Wrestling with Luka Wick

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2025/02/13

Luka is from San Marino, CA and was a 2x state placewinner, finishing 5th both times. Unfortunately, his junior and senior seasons were interrupted, once from a knee injury and the other due to COVID. Luka chose to attend Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA and is currently in his junior season competing at 165 lbs. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Luka Wick!Euphoria Coffee website:https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling

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01:12:59

Talking Wrestling with Head Coach Lennie Zalesky

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2025/02/06

Lennie is from Cedar Rapids, IA and was a state champion for Cedar Rapids Prairie. He went on to wrestle at the University of Iowa for legendary head coach Dan Gable. Lennie would finish as a 3x AA and 2x runner-up as a Hawkeye. After competing, Lennie would enter the coaching ranks, most notably coaching at Palmer HS in Alaska, at UC Davis and at Cal Baptist. Lennie is now the head coach at Cal Poly Humboldt located in Arcata, CA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Lennie Zalesky!Euphoria

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01:16:25

Talking Wrestling with Deb Tompkins North

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2025/01/30

Deb is from Pittsburg, KS and is a graduate of Baker University. She has 3 daughters who have been active in sports. Finding a lack of girls wrestling apparel, Deb launched Yes! Athletics in late 2020. Yes! Athletics is meant to fill the gaps in sporting good for girls in sport, specifically wrestling. They have everything from shoes to singlets to apparel. You can find a link to her website in the show notes. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Deb Tompkins North!Yes! Athletics:

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01:18:29

Talking Wrestling with Dr. Alex Riniker

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2025/01/22

Alex is from Winthrop, IA. He was a 3x state qualifier, placing twice for East Buchanan High School. Alex decided to attend Cornell College, where he was a 4-year letterwinner and academic AA. He then received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Alex and his wife Courtney co-own their own practice called Revive Family Chiropractic located in Marion, IA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dr. Alex Riniker!Euphoria Coffee website:

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01:24:43

Talking Wrestling with Jake Marlin

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2025/01/15

Jake is from Creston, IA, where he became just the 22nd wrestler to ever win 4 state titles. Jake spent some time at the University of Iowa before transferring to NIACC, a junior-college school in Mason City, IA. He was a national runner-up in 2015 and helped the Trojans to a 3rd place finish. Along with being an electrician, Jake is also head of the Team Marlin Wrestling Club, which operates out of both Martensdale and Creston, IA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Jake Marlin!Euphoria Coffee

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01:22:05

Talking Wrestling with Chad Bellis

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2025/01/08

Chad is from Bloomington, IL., where he won a state title as a sophomore and finished 5th as a junior. Chad moved to Iowa and finished 2nd at state for Dubuque Hempstead his senior year, as Illinois didn’t have a wrestling season due to the pandemic. Chad moved to Boone, NC and wrestles for App State at 133 lbs. Currently in his senior season, Chad is relishing his last dance. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Chad Bellis!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's

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01:12:05

Talking Wrestling with Head Coach Adam Hall

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2025/01/01

Adam is from Bonners Ferry, ID, which is roughly 30 miles from the Canadian border. He was a 3x state champ for Bonners Ferry HS. Adam stayed in-state and wrestled at Boise State, achieving AA status twice and helping lead the Broncos to 3 top-11 team finishes. He spent the last 9 years on staff at NC State before taking over the Utah Valley program prior to this season. Adam has infused a ton of life into the program and they are already off to a promising start. Hop on the Utah Valley train now or

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01:34:35

Talking Wrestling with Assistant Coach Patrick Rhoads

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2024/12/25

Patrick is a Kansas City, MO native. He wrestled a year at Oak Park High School before finishing his career at Staley High School. Along the way, Patrick was a 4x placewinner and 2x Missouri state champion. Patrick fulfilled his childhood dream and wrestled at the University of Iowa. He solidified himself as a starter his senior year and made the most of his opportunity by qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Patrick is now an Assistant Coach at the University of Central Missouri, helping develop

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01:27:02

Talking Wrestling with Joe Silvestro

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2024/12/23

Joe is a product of St. Ed’s, a national powerhouse program in Ohio. He was a 2x state finalist and won a state title as a junior. His illustrious 1982 team was crowned national champions. Joe wrestled at UNC, where he won a conference title and qualified for the national tournament. He has since been in the corner, coaching at Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL. Needless to say, Joe has a wealth of wrestling knowledge and has molded kids into not only phenomenal wrestlers, but exceptional human beings

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01:34:40

Talking Wrestling with Robert Kokesh

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2024/12/18

Robert is from Wagner, SD, where he and his 3 siblings grew up on the family farm. He turned in a great high school career at Wagner High School, winning 3 SD state titles and finishing runner-up at Junior Nationals twice. Robert wrestled at the University of Nebraska, where he etched his name as one of the all-time greats to ever wear a Husker singlet. His accolades include 2x Big Ten champ, 144 career wins, 4x NCAA qualifier and 3x AA. In my opinion, he’s on the Mount Rushmore of Husker wrestling

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