PA Power Podcast: College Edition

Chris Mecate joins former teammate Tristan Warner to talk about the situation at ODU.

NCAA finalist Ryan Williams talks about the dropping of ODU wrestling.

Rob Walkto and ODU alums Tristan Warner and Jason Bryant talk about ODU dropping wrestling.

Rob and Tristan break out their awards on the latest edition of the PA Power Podcast College Edition.

Tristan and Rob go through the conferences and look at the PA natives in the mix.

Franklin & Marshall assistant Steve Borja and Pitt-Johnstown head coach Pat Pecora go on PA Power's College Podcast.

Campbell assistant Mike Evans joins the PA Power College Podcast this week.

PAPC63: Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner preview the biggest dual of the year as Penn State travels to take on #1 Iowa. They breakdown the match-ups and recap Sammy Sasso's monster weekend. They host Princeton's Travis Stefanik of Nazareth to talk about his career. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on […]

PAPC62: Rob Waltko and Tristan Warner ring in 2020 with special guest Teague Moore – head coach of American. They talk with the Pennsylvania native on what makes American University unique and their wrestling program special. The pair also discuss upcoming action and recap Holiday events. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast […]

PAPC61: Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU is joined by Dysen Gould @dysgould_2005 this week and the two preview two of the best college tournaments of the season with The Midlands and Souther Scuffle! Take a listen today! Photo by Ben Strandberg. Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on Apple Podcasts and give us a review! Tune in on Spotify and […]

PAPC60: Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner recap college action from this past weekend and close out 2019 by taking a look at Pennsylvania's All-Decade Team. They are joined by 2-time All-American for Lehigh Nate Brown who takes a walks down memory lane and talks pinch headlocks. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power […]

PAPC59: Rob Waltko makes his return after two weeks away to the College Podcast as he and Tristan Warner recap the CKLV Invitational, discuss Aaron Brooks impact and Penn State's future line-up, as well as a look ahead at upcoming action. They are joined by 2-time NCAA All-American and 3-time Pennsylvania State Champion Luke Pletcher […]

PAPC59: The College Podcast switches it up this week as Tristan Warner welcomes on co-host Joe Youngblood who fills in for his old partner Rob Waltko. The two break down Arizona State's historic win over Penn State, Trent Hidlay's monster weekend, the CyHawk Dual, plus a recap of The Keystone Classic with University of Pennsylvania […]

PAPC58: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner take a look back at the Black Knight Invite, the Oklahoma State vs. Lehigh dual and much more. The pair previews the upcoming action this weekend including Iowa vs. Iowa State, Penn State vs. Arizona State, and the Keystone Classic. They are joined by […]

PAPC57: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner breaks down Pennsylvania's results from this past weekend including Luke Pletcher, Justin McCoy, and Jimmy Hoffman. They are joined by two-time All-American and PIAA State Champion Michael Kemerer (Franklin Regional) who talks about his medical year and getting back on the mat for  Iowa […]

PAPC56: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner recap all of the action from opening weekend including the Clarion Open, Michigan State Open, and more! They are joined by Clarion senior Brock Zacherl who talks about his 6th year and getting over the hump to an All-American finish. Take a listen today! […]

PAPC54: The College Podcast with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner return to the airwaves as they preview Pennsylvania programs Lock Haven, Clarion, Edinboro, and Bloomsburg. They are joined by Lock Haven All-American Kyle Shoop to talk about his final season. Take a listen today! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on Apple Podcasts and give us […]

PAPC53: We're BACK!! The 2019-2020 College Wrestling Season kick-ups off with a return of some former hosts as Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Tristan Warner welcome fans back with a Penn State and Pitt preview plus special guest Cole Matthews of the Panthers. The pair also dive into previewing some of the Pennsylvania talent who will […]

PAPC52: Has it sunk in that the 2019 NCAA Wrestling season is over? Yeah, same here. The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee give out grades to Pennsylvania wrestlers and recap all of the action from the Steel City. The pair also talks “headgear-gate,” Penn State's 2020 line-up, and what could be in […]

PAPC51: The Open Room is in the biggest week of the season leading into the 2019 Pittsburgh Nationals. PA Power Wrestling's Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee break down the NCAA Brackets, preview Pennsylvania's seeds, and make predictions on what to watch for in the Steel City. Photos by Sam Janicki. You can now listen to […]

PAPC50: The Open Room returns with a special episode in which they host Bucknell rookie Zach Hartman (Belle Vernon) and Lock Haven head coach Scott Moore (Franklin). PA Power Wrestling's Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee talk with Hartman about his stellar first season and discuss what it's like to be part of a program on The […]

PAPC49:  Are you hungry? Because The Open Room has a double serving of Hidlay brothers on The Open Room. PA Power Wrestling's Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee  talk with Hayden and Trent Hidlay about their childhood, hoagies, and life at N.C. State. They also preview one of the biggest rivalries in College Wrestling this weekend; Iowa […]

PAPC47:  Back at it Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee return to The Open Room and talk about all things College Wrestling. They discuss how good the 2019 Penn State Wrestling really is and breakdown their win in Columbus. In addition they are joined by All-American and one of Pennsylvania's best ever Chance Marsteller of Lock Haven who […]

PAPC46:  The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, returns to talk about Penn State's impressive win over Michigan and the upcoming slugfest with Ohio State. The two also discuss Austin DeSanto's suspension and chat with Pittsburgh redshirt freshman Nino Bonaccorsi on his season and goals. Take a listen today! You can now listen to […]

PAPC45:  It is late January so that means we are inching closer to the NCAA Post-Season. The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, talk about Michigan vs. Penn State, Mikey Carr, and Tyler Berger calling out the 157 pounds field. They are joined by Iowa Hawkeye and Pennsylvania native Kaleb Young. He and a […]

PAPC44:  The College Wrestling season is moving full-steam ahead. 133 pounds is a mess but one that includes a ton of Pennsylvania talent. The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, break down upcoming action, recaps last weeks notable results, and chats with Pennsylvania's most energetic ambassador – Mason Beckman, assistant coach at George Mason […]

PAPC43:  We are in the thick of the College Wrestling season and The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, returns to recap some high caliber action across the Nation including Iowa, Penn State, Pitt and even some Daton Fix vs. Nick Suriano talk. The pair talks about Austin DeSanto's post-match behavior, Jason Nolf's dominance, […]

PAPC42:  Back for 2019 The Open Room returns with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, as they recap the Southern Scuffle and Midlands. They look give a mid-season outlook and look ahead at some future must-see-matches happening. Nazareth's 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Sammy Sasso of The Ohio State University stops in to talk about his third place […]

PAPC41:  The Open Room returns during the Holiday Season to deliver some much needed College Wrestling talk. Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU is joined by PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson, who fills in for Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, as they recap the Wilkes Open and preview some of the best Tournaments of the year with The Midlands and Southern Scuffle. Joe […]

PAPC40:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and reveal who won the pick em' contest. They welcome on Pitt Panther and CKLV Finalist Micky Phillippi to talk about his progression and growing up competing against Luke Pletcher. The pair looks ahead to Arizona State vs. Penn State […]

PAPC39:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discusses a loaded Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational field hitting the mats this weekend. The pair preview all the top Pennsylvania wrestlers competing in Sin City. They sit down for an interview with 2018 NCAA All-American Zack Zavatsky (Greater Latrobe) who will be looking for success at […]

PAPC38:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discuss Pitt's big win over UNI, Penn State's line-up following the Keystone Classic and Lehigh's nagging injuries. They also dive into recaps from Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona State and Virginia Tech. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify! Direct link for the visually […]

PAPC37:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap action from several notable Pennsylvania wrestlers and school in Episode 37. They discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes and how they are now “Pennsylvania Midwest” loaded with talent. Looking ahead at some solid action this weekend from the Keystone Classic to Michigan vs. Lehigh. You can now listen […]

PAPC37:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee are back and they take a look at some of the Pennsylvania wrestlers at schools outside the Keystone State who are coming off a redshirt year. Joining them as a guest is 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Jake Woodley (North Allegheny) who talks about what he misses […]

PAPC36:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee close out their team previews of Pennsylvania programs with a look at Clarion, Bloomsburg, and Franklin & Marshall. They make bold predictions for all three teams and are joined by Clarion head coach Keith Ferraro for a special interview. You can now listen to all of PA […]

PAPC35:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee take a look at 2018-2019 season outlooks for UPenn and Bucknell. Rob, a Bucknell alum, tries to make an unbiased prediction for the Bison.  The pair evaluate both line-ups and make predictions on number of NCAA Qualifiers for each. You can now listen to all of […]

PAPC34:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee continues their preview of the Pennsylvania College programs heading into the 2018-2019 season. This week they preview the Drexel Dragons and the Edinboro Scotsman. They welcome on as a guest Drexel head coach Matt Azevedo who talks about building a program in Philadelphia. Each make predictions on how […]

PAPC33:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee returns for another shot at podcasting. This time they preview Lock Haven and Pittsburgh for the upcoming season. Joining them as a guest is Pitt Head Coach Keith Gavin who talks about his Panther line-up. Each make their predictions on All-American finishes for each squad so […]

PAPC32:  The PA Power College Podcast returns with new hosts Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee as they debut with “The Open Room with Rob and Joe.” The two take a look ahead at the 2018-2019 NCAA Season by previewing two of Pennsylvania's top Division I programs; Penn State and Lehigh. Line-ups, recruits, and predictions are discussed […]

PAPC31:  We are in Cleveland for the 2018 NCAA National Championship and PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Mason Beckman @Beck_Diggity recap all the action from Pennsylvania's top wrestlers and preview the Championship Semifinals. We are broadcasting from the Winking Lizard so buckle up and tune in! Direct link for the visually impaired

PAPC30:  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure in episode 30. The best time of year has finally arrived! The NCAA Tournament starts in just a few days and the boys are here for one final podcast to preview each weight, give some thoughts on darkhorses and storylines, and […]

PAPC29:  Milton native and EIWA Champion Ryan Preisch of Lehigh stops by to discuss the importance of Lehigh's first conference title since 2006, what he's focused on heading into NCAAs, and what the Lehigh team needs to do to come home from Cleveland with a team trophy. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than […]

PAPC28:  Three-time state and world champion, and current 125lb hammer for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Spencer Lee stops by to discuss how rehabbing his knee affected his transition into college wrestling, why wrestling Nathan Tomasello wasn't something he thought would actually happen, and what he's focused on in the coming weeks of the postseason. The dynamic […]

PAPC27:  Four-time All-American, NCAA champ, 2016 Olympian, and current Virginia Tech assistant coach Frank Molinaro joins the program to discuss the transition from Sunderland to Sanderson at Penn State, why he moved to Blacksburg last summer, and his thoughts on the PA guys in VT's lineup and where they stand heading into the postseason. The […]

PAPC26:  Pennsylvania native and Illinois redshirt-freshman Mikey Carr joins the program to discuss what it's been like to learn from Isaiah Martinez, why his older brothers are largely responsible for his career, and his mindset headed into the postseason. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss […]

PAPC25:  First-year Pitt Head Coach – and Panther alum – Keith Gavin joins the program to discuss life as a head coach, his coaching mentors, turning the Pitt program around, and his relationship with the late Rande Stottlemyer. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]

PAPC24:  Naval Academy Assistant Coach Nate Engel joins the program to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that service academies present, what has gone into Navy's huge uptick in recruiting, and how his Greco-Roman background influences his coaching. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]

PAPC23:  Army West Point Head Coach Kevin Ward joins the program to talk about growing the Black Knights’ program, why choosing to be positive goes a long way, and what he learned from his coaches and teammates at Oklahoma State. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour’s worth of a wrestling adventure. They […]

PAPC22:  Bucknell Senior Captain Tyler Smith joins the program to discuss his final semester of competition, how the Bucknell program continues to grow, and the entertaining and productive way that he and his teammates spend their summers. 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 […]

PAPC21:  Drexel Head Coach Matt Azevedo joins the program to discuss all things Austin DeSanto, how he has turned the Dragons into a top 25 team, and how he came to develop his own personal style of coaching and running a program. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a […]

PAPC20:  The New Year is here and with it comes a slew of results from Midlands and the Southern Scuffle that start to paint a clear picture about who is and who is not a national title contender. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a […]