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The Breakdown: Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 26:13


Tonight, I'll have the SoCon Coach of the Year, JohnMark Bentley join me to discuss the SoCon Tournament and the upcoming NCAA Championship!

An Update w/ Doug Gillin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 25:48


On this episode, I'll chat with the App State Athletic Director, Doug Gillin.  Doug makes a big announcement that will have a lasting impact on App State Wrestling. 

The Breakdown: Caleb Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 51:18


I'll start out getting an update from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley after the win over Campbell. Coach and I will then look forward to the dual at Davidson on Friday. I'll then be joined by Caleb Smith to chat about his journey to Boone and his victory to seal the dual over Campbell.

A Message from JB: An Apology

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 9:13


A Message from JB: An Apology

The Breakdown: Michael Bruchell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 44:07


On this episode, I'll start with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley talking about the battle in Chattanooga. I'll then chat with Michael Burchell about his time in Boone and his pin to win the dual over Chattanooga! 

The Breakdown: Codi Russell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 37:06


On this episode, I'll chat with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the results at the Appalachian Open. Then we'll look forward to the dual at Chattanooga on Sunday. Following the Head Coach, I'll catch up with Codi Russell.

The Breakdown: Will Formato

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 46:39


On this episode of The Breakdown, Head Coach JohnMark Bentley will join us to talk about the recent dual victory over Gardner-Webb and the upcoming SoCon schedule. Following coach, I'll chat with Will Formato about the current season and the personalities on the team.  

The Breakdown: Jonathan Millner

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 44:34


On this episode, I'll chat with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the recent duals with VMI and Little Rock.  We will then talk about the approaching dual with Gardner-Webb and the Appalachian Open.  Following the chat with coach, I'll talk to Jonathan Millner about his season so far and expectations for the rest of the season.  Jon Jon will then give us some of his best Head Coach JohnMark impressions!  

Tony Gravely UFC 270

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 30:45


On this episode, I'll chat with Tony Gravely about his victory over Siamon Oliveira at UFC 270.  

The Breakdown: UNC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 26:53


On this episode of the Breakdown with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll discuss the results of the UNC dual, the Southern Scuffle, and the Bellarmine dual.   Coach will also discuss the upcoming schedule.  

The Breakdown: NC State

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 38:40


On this episode of the Breakdown with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll discuss the results of the NC State dual and then the upcoming dual versus North Carolina.

Pre NC State Dual

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 32:37


One this episode, I chat with Brian Reinhardt from #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast about the approaching NC State Dual.  

Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 41:34


On this episode, we chat with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the results at the Keystone Classic, the upcoming dual schedule, and the Boone RTC!  

Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 34:46


On this episode, I check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley.  We discuss the progress the team is making, the results of the Mountaineer Invitational, and the upcoming Keystone Classic.  

2021-22 App State Wrestling Schedule

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 41:37


On this episode, Head Coach JohnMark Bentley joins us to discuss the 2021-22 Appalachian State Wrestling schedule.  

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley from St. Louis!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 27:20


On this episode, we'll check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley in St. Louis as he prepares to lead the program record seven qualifiers through the NCAA Tournament.

Post Southern Conference Championship 2021 Press Conference

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 23:34


Head Coach JohnMark Bentley is joined with the five Southern Conference Champions, Codi Russell, Cody Bond, Anthony Brito, Jonathan Milner, and Sean Carter for the post-tournament press conference.  

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Mason Fiscella

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 38:11


We'll chat with Coach Bentley about the upcoming Southern Conference Tournament. Following coach, we'll chat with Mason Fiscella about his journey to Boone and some of his favorite things around town.

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Cody Bond

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 48:18


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about last week's tri-meet with VMI and The Citadel. Then we'll look forward and chat about the Southern Conference Tournament that will take place in Boone on February 28th.  Following the conversation with Coach Bentley, we'll chat with Cody Bond.  Cody tells us about his time in Boone and how he overcame being cut from the team to being the 30th ranked wrestler at 157 in the NCAA Coaches Rankings.  

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 23:21


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about last week's tri-meet with Chattanooga and Presbyterian. Then we'll chat about this week's tri-meet with VMI and The Citadel.    

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Sean Carter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 49:12


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about last week's tri-meet with Campbell and Gardner-Webb. Then we'll chat about this week's tri-meet with Chatanooga and Presbyterian.  We will also be joined by Sean Carter. Sean joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.   

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Julian Gorring

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 44:48


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the upcoming Tri-Meet with Campbell and Gardner-Webb. We will also be joined by Julian Gorring. Julian joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.   

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Will Formato

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 54:25


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the upcoming Tri-Meet with Bellarmine and Davidson. We will also be joined by Will Formato. Will joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.   

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Caleb Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 79:21


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the upcoming dual with NC State. We will also be joined by a wrestler, Caleb Smith. Caleb joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.  Following The Breakdown we will be joined by Brian Reinhardt of #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to discuss the upcoming dual.  

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Jonathan Millner

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 59:22


The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Codi Russell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 62:20


On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the Black & Gold Intrasquad matches and the upcoming Appalachian Individual Quad.  We will also be joined by a wrestler, Codi Russell. Codi joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.  

The Breakdown w/ Head Coach JohnMark Bentley & Paul Carson

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 58:30


This is the first episode of The Breakdown with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley.  The Breakdown will be a weekly coaches show that we produce during the wrestling season to catch up with Coach Bentley and some of the wrestlers of Appalachian State Wrestling.  On this episode, Paul Carson joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.  

App State Wrestling Media Day

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 59:04


Beyond the Mat: Savva Kostis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 61:54


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Savva Kostis (2008-2012)!  In this episode, we chat with Savva about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Update: 11/23/20 Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 37:30


On this update, we'll talk to Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the upcoming Intersquad on December 18th.  We will also have some information on how you'll be able to watch the Intersquad and the conference matches this season.  

Beyond the Mat: Kyle Blevins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 65:06


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Kyle Blevins (2008-2012)!  In this episode, we chat with Kyle about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Beyond the Mat: Mike Kessler

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 60:12


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Mike Kessler (2007-2012)!  In this episode, we chat with Mike about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Cary on Instagram.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Beyond the Mat: Cary Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 56:20


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Cary Miller (2015-2020)!  In this episode, we chat with Cary about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Cary on Twitter and Instagram.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Beyond the Mat: Matt Zovistoski

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 53:57


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Matt Zovistoski (2015-2020)!  In this episode, we chat with Matt about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Matt on Twitter and Instagram.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Update:10/25/20 Assistant Coach Randall Diabe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 19:14


We get our weekly update from Assistant Coach Randall Diabe this week.

Beyond the Mat: Jerry Daniels

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 57:52


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Jerry Daniels!  In this episode, we chat with Jerry about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Jerry on Twitter.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Update:10/16/20 Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 25:09


We get our weekly update from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley this week.

Beyond the Mat: Forrest Przybysz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 56:17


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Forrest Przybysz!  In this episode, we chat with Forrest about his start in wrestling at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, GA.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Forrest on Instagram & Twitter You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Update: 10/09/20 Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 26:38


We check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley for our weekly update for the team.  You can follow Coach on Instagram & Twitter. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Welcome Volunteer Assistant Coach DJ Fehlman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 26:49


Welcome the newest Mountaineer to the family, Volunteer Assistant Coach Ian Miller!  In this episode, we chat with Coach Fehlman about his road to Boone and his time at Lock Haven University.  You can follow Coach Fehlman on Twitter and Instagram at @dj_fehlman.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @AppStateGrind.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Beyond the Mat: Wayne C. York

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 28:25


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Wayne C. York!  In this episode, we chat with Wayne about his start in wrestling.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Update: 10/02/20 Coach Ian Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 26:05


We check in with Coach Ian Miller to get an update on the team's progress.  

Beyond the Mat: Austin Trotman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 59:49


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Austin Trotman!  In this episode, we chat with Austin about his start in wrestling at Mount Tabor High School in Winston Salem, NC.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Austin on Instagram & Twitter You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Update: 09/25/20 Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 22:55


On this episode, we get a weekly update for the week of September 25th, 2020 from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley.  

Update: 09/18/20 Head Coach JohnMark Bentley

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 7:29


On this episode, we'll check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley for his weekly update for the week of September 18th, 2020, as the program prepares for their golf benefit at the Boone Golf Course.  

Beyond the Mat: Dominic Parisi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 57:30


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Dominic Parisi!  In this episode, we chat with Dominic about his start in wrestling at Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord, NC.  We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Dominic on Instagram.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Beyond the Mat: Randall Diabe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 66:20


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Assistant Coach Randal Diabe!  This is one I'm really excited about. Having watched Coach Diabe complete on the mat for Appalachian State to becoming a coach for the Mountaineers I've looked forward to talking to him about his progression from student-athlete to coach.  In this episode, we chat with Coach Diabe about his start in wrestling at Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC.  We will then talk to Coach Diabe about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Coach Diabe on Twitter and Instagram.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Welcome Head Assistant Coach Ian Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 41:36


Welcome the newest Mouantineer to the family, Head Assistant Coach Ian Miller!  In this episode, we chat with Coach Miller about his road to Boone and his time at Kent State University.  You can follow Coach Miller on Twitter and Instagram at @Ian_Miller157.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @AppStateGrind.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

Covid-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 48:49


On this episode, we'll talk to Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the challenges the team has faced during the recent week's Covid-19 positive test results and get an update on the coaches search.

Beyond the Mat: Ryan LeBlanc

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 62:28


Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Co-Head Assistant Coach Ryan LeBlanc!  In this episode, we chat with Coach LeBlanc about his start in wrestling and his time at the University of Indianan.  We will then talk to Coach LeBlanc about his time at Appalachian State.  You can follow Coach LeBlanc on Twitter and Instagram.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

NCAA's Decision

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 20:29


In this episode, we talk to Head Mountaineer Coach JohnMark Bentley about the NCAA's decision concerning the eligibility of spring and winter sports senior class.  We then discuss the upcoming offseason and wrestling camps the program will host this summer in Boone.  You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Thank you for listening, Go Apps! 

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