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Home Mat Advantage- A homemade wrestling podcast with Sam Herring and Jude Swisher. Twitter: @HMA_Pod Email: HMatAdvantage@gmail.com Personal Twitter: @SamWise_2006 & @FRL_Questioner

Sam Herring and Jude Swisher


    • Mar 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 144 EPISODES

    4.8 from 84 ratings Listeners of Home Mat Advantage that love the show mention: jude, wrestling, kids, honest, guys, world, work, good, great, love.



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    HMA #41: RUDIS 3/16 SUPERMATCH PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 55:53


    In this episode, Sammy and Jude break down the upcoming RUDIS 3/16 Supermatch with matches such as Hildebrant/Gross, Retherford/Green, and Snyder/Cox. Be sure to tune in to the match tonight @6:30 pm to catch all the action!

    HMA #40: Back From the Dead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 47:08


    Sam and Jude are back at it again with the 40th episode of the podcast! Tune in to get the latest updates on the state of HMA.

    HMA #39: NIL Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 42:56


    HMA #39: NIL Talk Sam and Jude are finally back for a great discussion on the NIL, answering your questions, and much more! Stay tuned for more content soon!

    NCAA Champions Marathon: Nick Lee (141lbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 17:25


    The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Nick Lee of Penn State.

    NCAA Champions Marathon: Austin O'Connor (North Carolina)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 21:38


    The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Austin O'Connor of North Carolina.

    NCAA Champions Marathon: Aaron Brooks (184lbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 22:13


    The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Aaron Brooks of Penn State.

    NCAA Champions Marathon: AJ Ferrari (197lbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 14:19


    The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with AJ Ferrari of Oklahoma State.

    NCAA Champions Marathon: Carter Starocci (174lbs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 20:38


    The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Carter Starocci of Penn State.

    NCAA Champions Marathon: Eric Thompson (NLWC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 14:13


    The NCAA Champions Marathon was a multiple part interview series featuring several of the 2021 NCAA Champions. Tune in for the interview with Eric Thompson of Penn State.

    HMA Interview #56: Ryan Warner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 57:40


    Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have the famed host of the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast and director of the National Wrestling hall of fame’s etched in stone series on the Smith family join us for the 56th interview.

    HMA Interview #56: David Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 34:07


    On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with 2018 World Champion David Taylor about his recent match with Jordan Burroughs. Sponsor: https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling

    HMA #37: Flo Card 1/9 Recap, DT vs. JB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 53:36


    On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude Swisher and Jack Mueller recap the action from the January 9th Flo Card and preview the upcoming January 14th David Taylor vs. Jordan Burroughs card.

    HMA #36: RTC Cup Recap Ft. Erik Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 62:10


    Episode 36 might have been the most fun episode of HMA. With all hosts at Jude's house, it made for an easy, relaxed recap. Cornell commit, Erik Gibson also joined the episode. Make sure to watch the video!

    HMA Interview #55: Hunter Gamble

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 58:09


    On the 55th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, newly hired UT Chatt coach, Hunter Gamble joined Sam to talk all things wrestling. They covered the growth of wrestling in the southeast, the early days of #Knarkill, and some of his regrets from college. One of the best episodes yet!

    HMA Interview #54: Yianni Diakomihalis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 40:21


    Yianni joins the HMA crew for the third time to talk all things wrestling. From what's the best format of wrestling to his reactions to the cancellation to the UWW World's.

    HMA Interview #53: Vincenzo Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 49:12


    On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast Jude sits and talks with 2x NCAA Champion Vincenzo Joseph about his life, his college career, and his goals for the future! Huge shoutout to our sponsor Tony Rotundo/https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @hmawrestling Buy merch and support us here: www.hmawrestling.com/shop!

    HMA #35: Jordan Burroughs vs. The World Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 42:41


    On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Sam and Jude recap the weekend of wrestling, including the Flo 195 lbs 8-Man challenge, and set their predictions for the upcoming Burroughs vs. Valencia card. No questions this week, we'll get them next time! Check out our sponsor: Tony Rotundo/tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @hmawrestling

    HMA #34: Top 10 Strangest College Mascots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 34:17


    After their interview with Rick Durso of the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats, Jude came to Sam with the idea to make a complete list of the worst college wrestling mascots. HMAWrestling.com/Shop | WrestlersAreWarriors.com

    HMA Interview 52: Evan Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 60:10


    Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have 65kg star and Olympic hopeful, Evan Henderson join us today for the 52nd interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you in on the latest at HMA Wrestling. First and foremost, we have just published our first ever merchandise order, and it is live on our site at HMAWrestling.com/Shop. Purchasing our Compound Sportswear gear is the best way to support support HMA to keep on producing content. Brought to you by HMAWrestling.com/shop

    HMA Interview #51: Andrew Alirez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 38:22


    Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have Senior Nationals champ and sophomore from Northern Colorado, Andrew Alirez join us today for the 51st interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you in on the latest at HMA Wrestling. First and foremost, we have just published our first ever merchandise order, and it is live on our site at HMAWrestling.com/Shop. Purchasing our Compound Sportswear gear is the best way to support HMA to keep on producing content. HMAWrestling.com | HMAWrestling.com/shop | WrestlersAreWarriors.com

    HMA Interview 50: Rick Durso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 43:43


    Welcome back to the HMA Interview podcast! We are excited to have the first ever NCAA All-American for Franklin and Marshall, Rick Durso join us today for the 50th interview. Before we roll the episode, let me fill you in on the latest at HMA Wrestling. First and foremost, we have just published our first ever merchandise order, and it is live on our site at HMAWrestling.com/Shop. Purchasing our Compound Sportswear gear is the best way to support HMA to keep on producing content. HMAWrestling.com/shop | WrestlersAreWarriors.com | HMAWrestling.com

    HMA #33: BTS and NLWC Event Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 72:50


    Beat the Streets live Sept 17! NLWC on September 19! Sam and Jude break down the events and give their thoughts on the matchups. Sam&Swisher | HMAWrestling.com | WrestlersAreWarriors.com

    Wrestle Like a Girl #3: DGM's Girl's Empowerment Camp with Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 22:26


    Rebecca Roper and Tony Rotundo join us for the 3rd episode of the Wrestle Like a Girl Podcast hosted by HMA Wrestling. Rebecca gives us a rundown on the Empowerment Camp that she's began through the Dan Gable Museum. Episode and Camp sponsored by Tony Rotundo (wrestlersarewarriors.com)

    (HMA Fantasy #39) Some big events coming up! Let's make some picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 102:27


    The HMA crew is back after a long break away from the mic. Jack and Seth are both wrestling in the upcoming Beat the Streets event! In this episode, the guys chat about BTS and the upcoming NLWC vs CKWC event live on Rokfin! We also shamelessly plugged Jacob's new channel on Rokfin, Mat Geeks! Help him out and follow Mat Geeks on Rokfin for ACC specific coverage!

    HMA Interview #49: Mark McKnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 69:23


    On the 49th edition of the Home Mat Advantage Interview Podcast, Jude sits down with his coach, NCAA All-American, and Penn State Alumni, Mark McKnight to discuss Mark’s experience coaching, some excellent tips for parents and coaches alike, Mark’s interactions with some famous NCAA coaches, as well as an intriguing story about climbing a mountain with Cael Sanderson and Tom Brands in Rio De Janeiro. Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Huge shoutout to our sponsor, Tony Rotundo (https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS)

    HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART TWO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 39:59


    **PART ONE IS UP** On the 48th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Adam Coon joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his experience with his success in several different sports, and his future goals and plans. Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Huge shoutout to our sponsor, Tony Rotundo (https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS)

    HMA Interview #48: Adam Coon (PART ONE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 45:06


    **PART TWO IS UP** On the 48th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Adam Coon joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his experience with his success in several different sports, and his future goals and plans. Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Huge shoutout to our sponsor, Tony Rotundo (https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS)

    Wrestle Like a Girl #3/HMA Interview #47: Maya Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 42:36


    On the 47th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Maya Nelson joins the show to give us an insight on what her training looked like during this summer, her struggles with injuries throughout her career, and her opinions on the growth of women's wrestling. Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Huge shoutout to our sponsor Tony Rotundo/ https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    HMA Interview 46: Sammy Sasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 28:41


    On the 46th edition of the HMA Interview Podcast, Sammy Sasso joins the show to give us an insight on what his training looked like during this summer, his upbringing in the Lehigh Valley, and what his last couple years at Ohio State looked like. Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Huge shoutout to our sponsor Tony Rotundo/ https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    HMA Interview #45: Kyle Shoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 47:54


    On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage Wrestling Podcast, Jude sits and talks with NCAA All-American and 3x AA Kyle Shoop of Lockhaven. Be sure to leave us a 5-star review wherever you hear this show! Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Huge shoutout to our sponsor Tony Rotundo/ https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    HMA Interview #44: Ethan Lizak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 51:22


    On this episode of the Home Mat Advantage wrestling podcast, Jude sits and talks with 3x AA and NCAA finalist Ethan Lizak of the PRTC! Please be sure to leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to the show. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @hmawrestling Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com/ Huge shoutout to our sponsor Tony Rotundo/https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    Ward Wrestling Live: LIVE with Jude Swisher PA State Placer and C-Host of Home Mat Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 62:51


    Dan Ward of Ward Wrestling Live sits and talks with HMA cohost Jude Swisher about his wrestling story, the creation of HMA, and everything in-between! We thought that this would be a very interesting listen for all those who don't actually know Jude Swisher and his story, so be sure to listen and leave a 5-star review. Dan's show: https://www.facebook.com/wardwrestling/videos/738148590313016/?vh=e&extid=5H5TqGyEcb7LuWKW&d=n Visit our website: www.hmawrestling.com/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @hmawrestling Check out our sponsor: https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    HMA Episode #32: Sam and Jude in Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 29:09


    On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Sam visits Jude in State College, PA, and the duo record their first ever in-person episode! They discuss Sam’s busy summer, Reno Worlds, and hypothesize on future Flo Card matchups.

    (HMA Fantasy #38) Matchups to make for the next professional wrestling card

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 106:05


    The HMAF crew is joined by Host of Ward Wrestling Live, Dan Ward, and CoFounder of HMA, Jude Swisher, to discuss the matches they would like to see on upcoming pro wrestling cards! Leave us a rate and review on Apple Podcast and we might read it live on the show!

    HMA Interview #43: Joe Rau

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 102:53


    On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Jude sits and talks with Greco world team member Joe Rau about his wrestling story! This episode was a ton of fun, be sure to share and leave a 5 star review. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com/ Shoutout to our sponsor: https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    HMA Interview #42: Ryan Mango

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 57:27


    On this episode of Home Mat Advantage, Mason Beckman sits and talks with Greco wrestler Ryan Mango! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling Check out our sponsor: https://tonyrotundo.smugmug.com/WRESTLERS-ARE-WARRIORS

    Summer Showcase Training Camp Interview Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 37:43


    On August 2-3, World of Wrestling and FloWrestling are partnering up to bring the nation's top high school wrestlers to Tulsa, OK for one of the best training opportunities of the year. With Oklahoma RTC Head Coach, Eric Guerrero leading the camp and many of the best college wrestlers coming in as clinicians, this camp promises to pay dividends in these wrestler's growth. Sam brought on some of the top high schoolers coming as well as Coach Guerrero to talk about the camp itself.

    HMA Fantasy #37 - Flo Card, Top Wrestlers in the World, and Who are our Favorite Women Wrestlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 85:38


    In this episode, Jack, Jacob, and Earl dive into the matches that went down on the Flo card, talk about their top pound-for-pound wrestlers in the world, and get into their favorite women's wrestlers. If you're listening, make sure to leave us a rate and review on Apple Podcast! Also, go watch some women's wrestling!

    HMA #31: FloWrestling Card Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 61:32


    Sam & Swisher are back in studio to talk some wrestling! On this episode, they break down the recent FloWrestling event and their thoughts regarding the production itself.

    HMA Interview #41: Jenna Burkert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 61:18


    On this Home Mat Advantage Interview, Mason Beckman brings on 2x world team member, Jenna Burkert to discuss her career and how we can grow the sport of women's wrestling. Jenna also drops some big news towards the end regarding her training.

    (HMA Fantasy #36) Big RTC Moves, Upcoming Flo Card Predictions, and the College GOAT debate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 94:25


    Listen in as the boys are back at it with a lighter slate of topics. Jacob, Jack, Seth, and Earl talk through some of the big moves that have gone down on the senior circuit, the upcoming Flo card, and have an argument on who is the best college wrestler of all time. If you think the only names are Cael and Dake, you're wrong...

    (HMA Fantasy #35) NCAA Champion Duals - FINALS: #2 2013 vs #4 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 119:24


    THE FINALS ARE HERE! Listen to the best dual of the series by far!

    (HMA Fantasy #34) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #2 2013 vs #14 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 116:33


    The boys sit down to discuss the second semifinal matchup. Tune in to see which year will make the finals opposite 2018!

    (HMA Fantasy #33) NCAA Champion Duals - Semifinals: #1 2005 vs #4 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 99:44


    The first semifinal matchup is a CRAZY one folks. Some of the best matchups we've seen over the course of the tournament bring forth a great dual with a shocking result. Tune in and let us know what you think! 28:31 - 197 Pounds 33:08 - 285 Pounds 36:30 - 125 Pounds 40:45 - 133 Pounds 52:37 - 141 Pounds 1:00:27 - 149 Pounds 1:08:45 - 157 Pounds 1:16:20 - 165 Pounds 1:21:30 - 174 Pounds 1:26:55 - 184 Pounds

    (HMA Fantasy #32) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #14 2004 vs #11 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 92:53


    3x NCAA Champion, Greg Jones, joins the show to give his take on the last quarter-final matchup. Tune in to hear insight on this dual from an all-time great! 25:15 - 125 Pounds 29:21 - 133 Pounds 34:40 - 141 Pounds 38:24 - 149 Pounds 44:22 - 157 Pounds 49:00 - 165 Pounds 56:32 - 174 Pounds 1:03:40 - 184 Pounds 1:10:32 - 197 Pounds 1:16:58 - 285 Pounds

    (HMA Fantasy #31) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #2 2013 vs #10 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 81:32


    In the third quarter-final matchup of the tournament, the #2 2013 squad takes on the #10 2007 squad. Tony Ramos joins the gang to help break down these epic matchups. 12:50 - 197 Pounds 17:20 - 285 Pounds 20:20 - 125 Pounds 27:38 - 133 Pounds 38:15 - 141 Pounds 44:00 - 149 Pounds 48:30 - 157 Pounds 57:35 - 165 Pounds 1:02:50 - 174 Pounds 1:07:48 - 184 Pounds

    (HMA Fantasy #30) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #4 2018 vs #5 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 80:00


    In the second quarter-final of the NCAA Champion Duals, the crew dives into some great match-ups between recent legends. Listen in to hear the explosive conversation between some opinionated wrestling nerds! 18:05 - 174 Pounds 21:18 - 184 Pounds 24:31 - 197 Pounds 28:33 - 285 Pounds 34:13 - 125 Pounds 40:15 - 133 Pounds 46:20 - 141 Pounds 54:54 - 149 Pounds 1:03:30 - 157 Pounds 1:11:10 - 165 Pounds

    (HMA Fantasy #29) NCAA Champion Duals - Quarterfinals: #1 2005 vs #8 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 78:46


    In the first quarter-final matchup of the tournament, 2x NCAA Champ Joe Dubuque joins the crew to give his take on all of the studs he wrestled alongside in 2005. We have great conversation and Joe's insight into these guys is unmatched. 8:10 - 125 Pounds 12:27 - 133 Pounds 18:16 - 141 Pounds 25:30 - 149 Pounds 29:18 - 157 Pounds 37:12 - 165 Pounds 44:44 - 174 Pounds 48:45 - 184 Pounds 28:20 - 197 Pounds 1:06:09 - 285 Pounds

    (HMA Fantasy #28) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #6 2017 vs #11 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 66:08


    Tune in for a match-up between two great, recent teams. The #6 2017 Champs vs the #11 2019 Champs promises to be a fun one! 3:58 - 285 Pounds 9:45 - 125 Pounds 17:55 - 133 Pounds 22:05 - 141 Pounds 30:10 - 149 Pounds 36:53 - 157 Pounds 41:36 - 165 Pounds 47:57 - 174 Pounds 54:01 - 184 Pounds 57:22 - 197 Pounds

    HMA Interview #40: U.S. Olympian Ken Chertow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 58:54


    On the latest interview of Home Mat Advantage, Jude sits down with long-time friend and coach Ken Chertow for an excellent interview, discussing Ken's successful high school, collegiate, and Senior level career, Ken's highly successful camp system, and proper nutrition.   Ken's website: https://www.kenchertow.com/   Check out our website: www.hmawrestling.com Send us emails! hmatadvantage@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @hmawrestling

    (HMA Fantasy #27) NCAA Champion Duals - Round of 16: #3 2014 vs #14 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 82:21


    Check out #3 2014 take on #14 2004 in a thrilling dual that comes down to one point! 10:43 - 197 Pounds 16:38 - 285 Pounds 21:20 - 125 Pounds 29:42 - 133 Pounds 33:28 - 141 Pounds 41:00 - 149 Pounds 47:35 - 157 Pounds 54:14 - 165 Pounds 59:44 - 174 Pounds 1:09:50 - 184 Pounds

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