This is a conversation style podcast featuring members of the Virginia Tech Wrestling team. It's primary function is to provide fans with more insight into the athletes that they cheer for every weekend. Topics will vary with each guest and be listed in show title. Host Ty Walz was a 3X All-American for the Hokies and currently trains as a Resident Athlete with the Southeast Regional Training Center (SERTC).
Mekhi is one of the most unique and incredible athletes I've ever had the pleasure to be around. His impacts on both VT Wrestling and his home community back in Somerset, New Jersey are accomplishments to be celebrated for years to come.
Allow Eddie to take you through his mindset and thoughts throughout each of his matches at the 2023 NCAA Championships. He also fills you in on his life, interactions with the team, and much more.
You can follow David on Instagram in the links below:@bergidamma@davidbergida
Kolton wrestles 174lbs for the Hokies and competed in several varsity matches throughout his career. The Alabama native shares about his life, how he ended up at Tech, and his hobby of flying airplanes.
James is a great example of what you get when you choose to work incredibly hard in all areas of your life. The embodiment of a teammate and someone we will all be thankful for when he begins serving our country.Sponsor Notes: Bryan Taylor taylorteamrealtors.com or 540.315.5880Intro Music Spotify: The Jared Stout Band
Caleb is a student of every aspect of his game from mentality down to nutrition. He provides great insight into his way of thinking and shares some experiences that got him to where he is today.Sponsor Notes: taylorteamrealtors.com or call Bryan Taylor at 540.315.5880
Guilty by Suspicion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101984/1958 NFL Championship - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_NFL_Championship_GameFrank "Sprig" Gardner - http://mepham.org/sprig.htmlMepham High School - http://mepham.org/life100/life100.htmlHilda Chester - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_ChesterThe two Iowa Wrestlers we needed to lose in 2016 were Branden Sorenson and Thomas Gilman - http://www.wrestlingstats.com/ncaa/pdf/brackets/NCAA2016.pdf
Collin Gerardi has been a leader on and off the mat for the Hokies the past 5 years. We discuss his his entry into the sport, and the decisions that lead him to becoming a college wrestler. We also covered his major and future plans after graduation as well as how he implemented his faith into his wrestling career and life.
Hunter Bolen is a 2X All-American for the Hokies and part creator of SMASH OUTDOORS. Originally from Floyd, Virginia he knows just about all there is in the surrounding area in regards to hunting and fishing. You can find him and his brand below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SMASHOUTDOORSInstagram: smash.outdoorsInstagram: hunter_bolen
Dakota "The Junkyard Dog" Howard is a redshirt senior for the Virginia Tech wrestling team from Cleveland Ohio. He is an NCAA Qualifier and wrestles 197lbs for the Hokies.Follow Dakota at:Twitter: @DakotaHowardcodInstagram: dakotajyd_Gospel Underground: https://open.spotify.com/show/4n4LWTUHyzdXDnVulvGAdT?si=778a5637aec24feeUnchained Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5uAX0pyD_I