PAP30: The pre-season fan favorite Who's #1? by FloWrestling will kick off the 2017-2018 Folkstyle season in The Snake Pit of Lehigh. Pennsylvania will have six wrestlers competing in the All-Star clash that will determine who holds the #1 ranking in the Nation. Episode 30 welcomes guest Michael Beard who is competing in his second straight Who's #1? in search of his second straight win.
The PA Power Wrestling team of Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder sit down to preview the 2017 Who's #1? which takes place on Sunday where the pair will be providing coverage of the event. One of the marquee matches in a night full of marquee matches will take place between two Pennsylvania studs; Michael Bear (Malvern Prep) and Gavin Hoffman (Montoursville).
They also talk about why Trent Hidlay and his jorts are good for wrestling. Take a listen below!
Show Breakdown
00:40 – Wrestling is in the air
03:00 – Journeymen Fall Classic recap
11:50 – Ryan Vulakh is going to make noise this season
18:00 – Eric and Jeff can't talk politics
18:52 – Notable transfers
20:10 – College Commitments continue to roll in
31:30 – Who's #1 Preview
32:00 –Why Trent Hidlay is good for Wrestling
46:40 – Guest Michael Beard talks WNO and senior season
01:00:25 – Remembering Shippensburg Youth Wrestling Coach Bill Wolfe Jr.
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PAPC8: Pennsylvania native and All-American for the University of Iowa Michael Kemerer joins the program to talk about his highly successful freshman campaign and how the Hawkeyes are building for the 2017-18 season.
The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 8 including the NWCA All-Star Classic, the biggest dual meets of the year, and potentially enormous changes to the college wrestling season. Take a listen below!
Show Breakdown
03:00 – Recruiting news
08:30 – World and twitter champions: 174 preview
17:00 – Battle royale! NWCA All-Stars are being announced
29:00 – Big stages, grudge matches, and bouts to watch: 2017-18 schedules have been released
40:00 – The times they are a-changing (maybe): NWCA's proposed season structure
53:00 – Michael Kemerer joins the program
01:13:00 – Bucknell 2017-18 preview
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PAPC7: Wrestling legend and current Head Coach for the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, Brandon Slay, joins the PA Power College Podcast to discuss USA Wrestling's summer of success and his new position with the Penn RTC.
The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 7 including Pitt's recent recruiting success, why preseason is the most dreaded time of year, and the happiest birthday that Tristan ever had. Take a listen below!
Show Breakdown
01:00 – Recruiting news
07:40 – Coaching changes & high-quality marketing
16:00 – College freshman Tristan made his entire team cut 2 extra pounds
18:00 – Cenzo & the challengers: 165 Preview
25:30 – Mason's lifelong battle with running
32:15 – Tristan got a mountain of trash for his first birthday in college
36:45 – Brandon Slay joins the program & talks USA Wrestling
52:00 – Coach Slay's move back to Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania RTC
01:17:00 – Drexel 2017-18 preview
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PAP29: The 2017-2018 Wrestling Season in just around the corner and the PA Power Wrestling pair Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder discuss a variety of topics in Episode 29. From Gavin Hoffman coming home with a UWW Cadet World Bronze to Seton Hill's wrestling team springing into action Episode 29 packs a heavy punch.
Guests include Cole Matthews (Reynolds) and Luke Kemerer (Hempfield Area) who discuss their recent commitments to the Pitt Panthers and Seton Hill head coach Brian Tucker who talks about the amazing story out of Greensburg, PA. Listen in!
Show Breakdown
00:40 – Jeff gets engaged
04:35 – UWW Cadet World Championship Recap
09:25 – Super 32 Early Entry Recap from Mars
15:57 – Freshmen making noise
18:52 – Notable transfers
20:18 – College Commitments roll in
23:30 – Guests Cole Matthews and Luke Kemerer talk Pitt
38:08 – Spencer Lee status?
43:00 – Should the 20-wrestler bracket stay or go?
51:25 – Guest Brian Tucker of Seton Hill talks about his team saving a life
01:18:45 – New shirts are now on sale!
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PAPC6: Pennsylvania wrestling legend and current Campbell University Head Wrestling Coach Cary Kolat joins the PA Power College Podcast to recap the world championships and preview Campbell for the 2017-2018 season.
The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take a stab at the best tattoos in college wrestling. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 6 including USA's world title, the best tattoos in college wrestling, and the only headlock that Mason ever pulled off in a match. Take a listen below!
Show Breakdown
00:50 – Recruiting & coaching news
07:45 – WPIAL strong - 157 preview
16:20 – Kyle Snyder is real life Captain America
25:55 – Helen Maroulis is good at the sport of wrestling
29:10 – Guest Cary Kolat recaps worlds and talks Campbell Camels
48:00 – Team tatted: best tattoos in college wrestling
55:25 – That time Keith Gavin scared 18 year-old Nate Brown to death
59:00 – Tristan getting Kemerered & Devin Carter making Mason feel like a small child
01:18:00 – Penn State 2017-18 preview
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PAP28: School is back in session at Pennsylvania high schools and the PA Power Wrestling pair of Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsnyder @KnopsKnotes are getting ready for the season. The pair welcome on guest Beau Bartlett (Wyoming Seminary), who was the Top Incoming Freshman of 2017 in Pennsylvania, to talk about his off-season, high expectations for a freshman, and how big he is now.
They also talk about a significant transfer with PIAA State Medalist Kaden Cassidy heading to Chestnut Ridge from Bishop McCort. The sophomore will be a major addition to an already stacked lineup.
Show Breakdown
01:00 –Eric picks up a Czech Republic stranger from the airport
04:05 –Josh Stillings Commits to Drexel
07:10 – Tristan and Mason are entertaining
08:10 –Zain Retherford prepares for Senior World Championships
12:30 – Super 32 Eastern PA Qualifier Recap
21:00 – Teasdale will try to get revenge at Flo's Who's #1?
26:00 – Top Incoming Freshmen of 2017 recap
36:55 – Guest Beau Bartlett can't wait to get back on the mat
47:15 – Coaching changes from across the State
56:55 – Kaden Cassidy is transferring to Chestnut Ridge
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PAPC5: Current Edinboro assistant coach and 3-time All-American for the Fighting Scots Mitchell Port joins the PA Power College Podcast to help preview their squad in 2018. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity discuss the best swag in college wrestling, update on the Suriano Saga, and listen to Tristan's cat swat the microphone. The pair also previews the 149 lbs. weight class for 2018.
Show Breakdown
00:40 – Tristan is obsessed with Wisconsin and Mason visits Lambeau Field
05:40 – Is Suriano enrolled at Penn State?
08:40 – Are the Rappo's Pennsylvania's best ever family?
11:15 – Preview of Pennsylvania's 149 lbs. weight class in 2018
30:00 – Best college uniforms and swag
49:00 – Guest Mitchell Port talks Edinboro Fighting Scots
01:12:00 – Edinboro team preview
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PAPC4: 4-time undefeated Pennsylvania State Champion Chance Marsteller has been busy competing and getting back to the grind. He joins the dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity on the PA Power College Podcast to discuss his attitude and the gratitude he has for life.
The pair also preview the Lock Haven squad for the 2017-2018 season and take a look ahead at the 141 lbs. weight class for Keystone State wrestlers. Take a listen below!
Show Breakdown
00:50 – Tristan is Darth Vader
01:30 – Omissions from Episode 3
08:20 – Remembering Pennsylvania Legend Joe Solomon
10:00 – Nick Suriano is leaving Penn State
19:00 – UFC 214 had a wrestling flavor
20:20 – Recruiting round-up update
26:00 – USA Junior Worlds recap
27:20 – Previewing 141 lbs. next season
36:10 – Tyler Smith tangent
46:30 – Best Pennsylvania wrestlers to never All-American
59:30 – Guest Chance Marsteller opens up
01:15:00 – Lock Haven Team Preview
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PAPC3: 2017 NCAA National Champion Darian Cruz joins the PA Power College Podcast to talk about re-focusing for 2018 and what he has been up to this summer.
The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take a stab at the best ever college wrestling families from Pennsylvania. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 3 including Aaron Pico, NCAA rule changes, and where Reynolds wrestling holds their practices. Take a listen below!
Show Breakdown
00:40 – Brock Hite schools Mason and Tristan
03:00 – Carnell Andrews commits to Bucknell
06:40 – Nick Suriano update
08:45 – Zain Retherford wins his first Senior level Tournament
10:20 – Aaron Pico debate
14:35 – NCAA Wrestling rule changes
25:40 – 133 lbs. outlook for 2018
29:20 – Mason Beckman lost a wrestle-off his senior season at Lehigh
30:40 – Fargo - why don't Pennsylvania wrestlers go?
42:45 – Best wrestling families ever from Pennsylvania
53:35 – Reynolds' wrestling room is their high school cafeteria
58:50 – Guest Darian Cruz talks camps, relaxing, and owning 2017
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PAP27: 2-time PIAA State Finalist and Bishop McCort star Anthony Walters makes his college announcement on the PA Power Podcast and talks about his decision. Hosts Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder debate who would be on their Mount Rushmore of Pennsylvania Wrestling.
Pennsylvania State Champion and 2-time All-American AJ Schopp (Tyrone Area) stops by to talk about his newborn son, getting outh Dakota #Jacked, and Mason Beckman's wrestling style.
Show Breakdown
00:30 – Jeff finally gets a good review on Airbnb
03:00 – Anthony Walters makes his college commitment
17:00 – Mark Hall's good luck charm?
24:00 – Pennsylvania's Mount Rushmore debate
43:00 – Guest AJ Schopp is getting #Jacked
01:12:00 – How Jeff can defeat Mason Beckman from neutral
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PAP26: The PA Power Wrestling pair Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder return from Fargo and give a recap on Team Pennsylvania's performance and the State of Freestyle/Greco-Roman Wrestling in the Keystone State.
They breakdown a seven year average on All-Americans from PA and discuss what the PAWF can do to improve numbers. Guest John Strittmatter of Young Guns Wrestling Club joins the show to talk about Fargo and it's importance. Wrapping-up rising senior Josh Stillings of Pennridge reveals his top four school list.
Show Breakdown
01:45 – Thoughts on Fargo
04:30 – Ben Askern Punked Eric in Fargo
07:50 – Carter Starocci is really good
10:57 – Cadet Freestyle recap
19:55 – Cadet Greco recap
22:48 – Junior Freestyle recap
35:35 – Junior Greco recap
37:15 – Women's Cadet and Junior recap
43:40 – Fargo by the numbers for Team PA
47:30 – Twitter Poll on why you didn't wrestle in Fargo
53:00 – Current State of PA Freestyle/Greco Wrestling
01:10:10 – Guest John Sttrittmatter on the PAWF and improving
01:35:20 – Josh Stillings releases his top four schools
01:46:10 – Fargo Photos on Smugmug
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PAPC Episode 02 - PA Power Wrestling's College Edition Podcast returns as hosts Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner discuss a variety of topics and welcome on guest Roger Reina the new and former head coach of UPenn.
The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @BeckDiggity preview returning Pennsylvania wrestlers at 125 lbs. next season in addition to debating the best Pennsylvania wrestlers to never win a NCAA National Championship. They also tell you which Pennsylvania College wrestlers to follow on Twitter.
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Show Breakdown
01:30 – Remembering Coach Chris Bentley
02:50 – Pennsylvania Recruiting Update; Zapf, Levett, and Patrick
06:26 – Edmond Ruth is already better than big brother Ed
09:15 – 2018 NCAA Preview of PA Wrestlers at 125 lbs.
14:38 – Nick Suriano Rumors
20:04 – Best Pennsylvania College Wrestlers to follow on Twitter
26:50 – Best Pennsylvania Wrestlers to never win a NCAA Title?
45:38 – Interview with UPenn Head Coach Roger Reina
01:05:00 – 2018 Pennsylvania Team Preview: Penn
01:14:10 – Micky Phillippi Transferring from Virginia to Pitt
01:16:50 – Recap and Wrap-up
Teague Moore needs no introduction. The North Allegheny product is one of the most decorated grapplers Pennsylvania has ever produced. He was a 3-time PIAA State Champion for the Tigers, a 3-time All-American at Oklahoma State including a 1998 NCAA National Championship.
Coach Moore has coached at several different institutions including Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, Harvard, Clarion, and American. He has been at American for the past seven years.
His Freestyle National experience runs deep as Teague was a 3-time USAW Junior National Champion. Now, in 2017, he is leading the next group of greats as they compete in Fargo, ND. Moore sat down with PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder to discuss a plethora of topics at the Team PA Fargo Camp at Clarion.
CLARION, PA - Team Pennsylvania is gearing up for the 2017 Cadet/Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D. The first stop is team camp, held at Clarion University this season, where they are receiving instruction and guidance from some of the best clinicians in the Nation.
PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder preview the Cadet/Junior Pennsylvania Teams heading west and talk with some distinguished guests including wrestlers and coaches.
00:30 - Best. Podcast. Ever
04:50 - Cadet Fargo Preview
25:47 - Junior Fargo Preview
45:40 - Trent Hidlay Talks Improving in Fargo
51:53 - Sammy Sasso on the Fargo Grind
01:00:10 - Josh Stillings Enjoys Giving Back
01:05:50 - UPenn Coach Bryan Pearsall is a Wealth of Knowledge
01:14:10 - Hawkeye Josh Dziewa Talks Developing Wrestlers
01:24:42 - PA Power Wrestling Has more Fargo Coverage Coming!
The premiere of PA Power Wrestling's College Edition Podcast has arrived and fans will not be disappointed as hosts Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner take control of the airwaves.
College Edition starts off with a bang as the dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity discuss multiple topics and welcome in guests Dalton Macri (Canon-McMillan) and Kellon Stout (Mt. Lebanon).
00:30 – Welcome to the PA Power College Edition Podcast!!
01:05 – Who are hosts Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner?
08:38 – University Nationals Recap
20:40 – Junior World Team Trials
25:15 – Senior World Team Trials
37:00 – Wrestlers to Watch Coming off a Redshirt
47:15 – Guest Dalton Macri Talks Moving to UNC
01:02:50 – Guest Kellan Stout Talks about Coming Home
01:14:00 – Which Pennsylvania College Program is Poised for a Big Season?
01:23:50 – Connect with us on Social Media!
0:40 - Welcome Back to the PA Power Podcast!
4:00 - Freestyle Cadet World Team Trials Recap
13:20 - Guest Gavin Hoffman
28:40 - Greco-Roman Cadet World Team Trials Recap
38:50 - PA Women's Wrestling Update
43:00 - Class of 2018 Commitments Update
49:50 - University Nationals Recap
57:18 - Junior and Senior World Team Trials PA Preview
1:03 - Looking Forward to Fargo!
1:05 - Introducing College Podcast with Mason Beckman and Tristan Warner
The PA Power Podcast duo Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder get set to head to St. Louis where the 2017 NCAA National Tournament gets underway. A total of 49 Keystone State Wrestlers will be making the trip looking for success against the Nation's best. The pair breakdown each of the 49 Pennsylvania wrestlers, their opening round matchups, and give predictions on where we could see them finish. Special guest Luke Pletcher (Greater Latrobe/Ohio State) joins the Podcast to discuss his true freshman season with the Buckeyes. Don't forget to give a review on iTunes!
PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder breakdown the 2017 PIAA State Tournament going through each weight and analyzing the match-ups. The pair talk with Reynolds junior Cole Matthews who is trying to earn his second PIAA State Championship in three years. They also discuss the Spencer Lee Film and what to expect this week from Hershey!
The PA Power Wrestling pair Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder break down 2017's first Regional Tournaments, the 3A South Central and 2A South West Class Tournaments, with special guests Austin DeSanto and Robert Patrick.
The 2017 PIAA State Team Tournament ended in dramatic fashion on Saturday afternoon in Hershey, PA with Nazareth Area winning a wild battle between District 11 Class AAA rivals and Reynolds dominating to win Class AA. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder recap the Tournament and breakdown the finals with audio from Nazareth head coach Dave Crowell.
2017 wrestling in Pennsylvania gets started in a big way in Holland, PA when the 12th Annual Escape The Rock Tournament takes place January 14-15. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder preview the event in this PA Power Podcast welcoming Northampton head coach Seth Lisa. Tune in!
Jeff Upson an Eric Knopsnyder sit down and preview the 50th Anniversary POWERade Finals with picks and discussion on each weight. The pair also talk with Gavin Hoffman who knocked off State Champion Cole Nye in the semifinals. Hoffman, a returning PA State Champion, will meet 2016 PIAA State Champion Jake Woodley in the finals! Listen in!
PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder sit down and preview the 50th Anniversary POWERade Wrestling Tournament and speak with Tournament Director Frank Vulcano Jr.
The #KOM16 Finals will feature some of Pennsylvania's best wrestlers. Listen in as Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder welcome in guests Justin McCoy of Chestnut Ridge, Jimmy Hoffman of Hazelton Area, and PennLive's Jeremy Elliott.
Pennsylvania Wrestling kicked-off over the weekend with several notable Tournaments and dual meets. Catch up on all the action and listen in to the recap on the PA Power Podcast! Guest Cole Manley, a senior from Altoona Area, joins the show to talk about coming back from an injury, his commitment to Virginia Tech, and goals for his final season!