Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Gable

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader Tom Ryan is the head wrestling coach at Ohio State University. In college, he wrestled for perhaps the greatest wrestling coach of all time, Dan Gable, at Iowa, where he was a two-time Big Ten champion and a two-time NCAA All-American. As a coach at Ohio State, he's won numerous national coach of the year honors, has coached more than 75 All-Americans, and led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2015. We filmed this in his office in Columbus, OH, after spending the morning watching some of his championship wrestlers practice. It was one of the coolest days I've had in a long time. Notes: “My first workout after driving from Syracuse to Iowa was a soul-cleanser. I collapsed in my car outside the arena. I couldn't stop crying.” "It was a line in the sand moment for me. Where are you going or staying? Because I could have turned around, I could have went right back. But it was this sense of knowing that you were in the right place." It's amazing that Tom decided to leave Syracuse with no guarantee of even making the team at Iowa, let alone a scholarship. He shows up on day 1, and Coach Gable didn't even know who he was! Crazy. And then he goes on to earn his spot and become an All-American. Competitive Spirit from Early Age: "There's certainly an element of competitive spirit... even in second grade, we were on the playground... if you lose, you're fighting somebody. You just wanna win, you wanna win everything you do." Why go to Iowa? The Will to Be Great – "I wanted to be elite at something. And by trial and error, it was almost trial and error... I wasn't gonna end my career with not knowing how high I could climb." Key Learnings from Dan Gable: Emotional Control – "He wasn't a yeller. He wasn't a screamer... The reason why he didn't need to yell was his competence." Focus on Situation, Not Person – "It was never personal... He would focus on the situation and not you as a person. You never felt attacked. It was just bluntly, your single leg needs improvement." Balance of Freedom and Accountability – "Too much freedom. Not good... You can drive someone crazy with discipline and rituals and rules... It's just this happy medium." One of the most emotional moments in my 10+ years of recording this podcast, Tom shared the story of the day his 5-year-old son, Teague, had a heart attack and tragically passed away. The room went silent. And Tom went deep into the impact that it has had on him and his family. This is something I cannot imagine happening. I am grateful that Tom was willing to share and be so vulnerable. I love Tom Ryan, and I am lucky to have been in Columbus with him. The interview with Ohio State: "I wasn't their first choice... But ultimately, I was a leader that had learned. I learned under the best." He prepared extensively, attacked his weaknesses proactively, and wasn't afraid to discuss his faith. Chosen vs. Unchosen Suffering – The concept of "chosen suffering" came after experiencing unchosen suffering (losing Teague). "Wrestling has never brought me to my knees... I never got there in wrestling... but when I lost Teague in 2004, that I referred to as unchosen suffering." Chosen Suffering = Deep Love – "Chosen suffering is a fancy word for love because you will suffer the most for the things you love the most." The willingness to endure difficulty stems from profound love for what you're pursuing. Traits of Elite Performers: Ungodly Effort – "In all studies ever performed on elite behavior... one is an ungodly effort. And I think effort stems from... effort over time is a byproduct of deep love." High Capacity to Learn – Elite athletes have exceptional skill development abilities Living in Truth – "The capacity to live in truth. To really be honest with yourself and be okay with it... really strong self-assessment." Daily Discipline – "The discipline to do it daily... to work on your shortcomings and really be good enough to look in the mirror and say, I love you, but you got some problems." Being Coachable – "Most people wanna be coached until they're getting coached." Great performers actively seek feedback, while good ones want to be left alone. Three-Pronged Leadership Philosophy: Example – Walk the walk and display the behaviors you want to see Truth in Love – "Too much truth can demoralize someone... too much love, you're patronizing me. Stop it. Gimme the truth." Embracing Pain and Suffering – "We're gonna make decisions that weren't right... and we're gonna accept them and we're gonna grow from them." The 3 Success Pillars: Your Mind - Internal you. Where your thoughts originate. Your Relationships - Who you allow to influence your decisions. Your Environment - The setting that will build you or break you. The world doesn't care what we're after, nor does it care about our principles. It doesn't care about you or me, nor will it change for us. It doesn't owe us anything. The world is heading in a direction, spinning on its axis, and there's little we can do to change that. What we can change, however, is what we do. We can control our direction. We must continuously develop our core and worldview to help us navigate the temptations of the world. What happened on the morning of April 23, 2024? Coach Ryan had been on his way to OSU for an early morning workout with colleagues when his SUV, traveling at about 65 miles per hour, struck the semitrailer. Physical Trauma vs. Emotional Trauma – "When we lost Teague, I was healthy, I was physically healthy, I was mentally healthy... when I hit this tractor trailer at full speed... the physical trauma that occurred was surreal. And I wasn't ready." "I went into a terrible depression... I was sad when I lost my son, but I wasn't depressed... But in this, I was suicidal for a little bit." Coach Ryan openly shared his mental health struggles with family and got help. The #1 indicator of sustained success is emotional control. Two-word mantra — keep working. Physical Suffering as Mental Training – "Every single time I bike, there comes a moment in the bike ride where I realize I'm a sissy... there's a humbling, there's humility piece that you get from suffering." Choose the Hard Thing  - "I can always come up with an excuse why I'm not gonna do squats... And then I have to pause and say, dude. Get under the bar... getting under the bar... builds confidence for everything else in life." (that was from me) Discipline as a Superpower – "Discipline is a superpower. It's available to everybody." The transferable skill of choosing difficulty when you don't want to.  

In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by wrestling icon Coach Lennie Zalesky, whose journey spans from being a 3x All-American at Iowa under Dan Gable to reviving collegiate wrestling at Cal Poly Humboldt. Coach Zalesky reflects on building championship programs, launching Humboldt's first-year team from scratch, and coaching alongside his brother. He shares insights on recruiting blue-collar wrestlers, the West Coast wrestling scene, and what it takes to build something from the ground up.Whether you're a student-athlete, wrestling fan, or coach, this episode will inspire and inform. Don't forget to follow, rate, and share!

Lennie is from Cedar Rapids, IA and was a state champion for Cedar Rapids Prairie. He went on to wrestle at the University of Iowa for legendary head coach Dan Gable. Lennie would finish as a 3x AA and 2x runner-up as a Hawkeye. After competing, Lennie would enter the coaching ranks, most notably coaching at Palmer HS in Alaska, at UC Davis and at Cal Baptist. Lennie is now the head coach at Cal Poly Humboldt located in Arcata, CA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Lennie Zalesky! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

The FRL crew previews Iowa vs Penn State then is joined by Olympic gold medalist Randy Lewis who tells some crazy Dan Gable stories! Send in user submissions and questions to FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv! (0:00) Penn State vs Iowa preview including gambling lines, predictions, trash talk, and more (59:00) everything else happening this weekend (1:09:15) questions from friends (1:27:00) Randy Lewis joins the show to tell some legendary stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Enjoy a fantastic conversation Nick & Chris have with the incredible Anthony Robles. Despite being born without a right leg and growing up in an abusive household, Anthony rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately winning a national championship against the school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa. Based on the book Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, by Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his second interview on The Fred Minnick Show Presented by BAXUS, wrestling icon Dan Gable talks about being a wrestling parent, his 1997 Iowa team, now NIL is impacting the sport and what it's like being an ambassador for the sport that has some real problems. SHOW SPONSORS BAXUS: https://baxus.co/?utm_source=FredMinnick.com&utm_medium=FredMinnick.com&utm_campaign=FredMinnick.com CR Citrus: https://crcitrus.com Official Glassware of The Fred Minnick Show, Viski: https://viski.com/discount/FRED20 Luxco: https://www.luxco.com Michter's: https://michters.com Woodinville: https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com The American Spirits Council of Tasters: https://ascotawards.com Use Promo code FRED20 for 20% off the Viski glassware featured in this episode (& everything else!) RAYE Whiskey Tasting Glasses https://viski.com/products/4290?_pos=1&_psq=raye+whiskey&_ss=e&_v=1.0 GATSBY Tumblers https://viski.com/products/7948?_pos=2&_sid=6300df258&_ss=r RESERVE BRUNO Crystal Cocktail Glasses https://viski.com/products/11208?_pos=1&_psq=reserve+bruno&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Join Fred's Whiskey Club: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary wrestling coach, Olympic gold medalist and the namesake of the “Dan Gable Donnybrook”, Dan Gable joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio along with Luke Eustice from the Iowa City Area Sports Commission. Hear as Coach Gable shares the excitement around the tournament and the big picture of bringing more attention, the best competition and […]

Legendary wrestling coach, Olympic gold medalist and the namesake of the “Dan Gable Donnybrook”, Dan Gable joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio along with Luke Eustice from the Iowa City Area Sports Commission. Hear as Coach Gable shares the excitement around the tournament and the big picture of bringing more attention, the best competition and […]

Coach Terry Steiner is the Head Coach of the USA Women's Wrestling Team. A 2024 inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and a 3x All American wrestler under legendary Iowa coach Dan Gable, he has been coaching Team USA since 2002.  In six Olympics, he has coached four gold medalists, three silver medalists and six bronze medalists. In 17 World Championships, Steiner has coached 16 gold medalists, 17 silver medalists and 29 bronze medalists. He has coached five of the six women inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as Distinguished Members. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the U.S. had two gold medalists in the same year for the first time, and doubled the career Olympic gold medals for U.S. women's wrestling from two to four In our talk originally recorded in 2019, we discuss the difference between coaching men and women, how important culture and direct communication is to performance, and how to make a positive influence everyday on every athlete. Terry discusses his own career, the influence of Dan Gable, and the transition from coaching mens collegiate wrestling to the US Women's program. He also shares an increidble story about the difference between an artist and a coach: At the end of the day, an artist can throw their work away, but a coach cannot.   Connect with Terry: Website: https://steinerwrestling.com/terry-steiner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-steiner-44558112/ PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. NEW WOC MASTERMIND AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! Our 2025 Mastermind and Certification Program is sold out, but we do have a waitlist as well as a collection of coaches who are interested in being part of our next cohort. If you want to take a deeper dive then ever offered before into your coaching and personal development, or work within your school or club improving coaching or transforming the culture, or you want to hit the road as a speaker and presenter working with teams and youth sports organizations, we will give you the tools and support to do so. We are collecting names who are interested at this moment in joining the waitlist or being the first to know when we offer another program, you can do so by clicking here and adding your name and email to the list. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences  

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Dan Gable is a 15x NCAA D1 Champion coach. As a wrestler, he was a 2x NCAA champ for Iowa State, 1971 World Champ and 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist. Enjoy!

Send us a Text Message.How does a lackluster baseball player turn into a dedicated wrestling coach? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Mike Dixon, the Associate Head Coach of the University of Indiana, as he shares his journey from the Indiana fields of soccer and baseball to the wrestling mats that defined his career. Mike starts by recounting his early experiences in sports, from the thrill of riding his bike to practice to the critical life lessons taught by his father, especially the importance of commitment and resilience. Transitioning into his high school years, Mike reflects on the evolution of wrestling and the increasing importance of mental toughness in today's athletes. We delve into the pressures of social media, and how they contrast with the more straightforward challenges faced by past generations. Mike offers personal anecdotes from his Indiana upbringing, including the pivotal moment he realized the significance of wrestling legends like Dan Gable, shaping his coaching philosophy and approach to nurturing young talent.The episode concludes with a deep dive into Mike's impactful work with Beat the Street Chicago and the critical role of hardworking coaches. Listen as Mike narrates his unexpected journey into college wrestling, the decision-making process that led him to Indiana University, and his transition from athlete to coach. From battling injuries and coaching high school teams to leading a youth organization during a pandemic, Mike's story is a powerful testament to passion, leadership, and dedication. Don't miss this heartfelt tribute to the unseen efforts of coaches who shape the future of young athletes. Support the Show.Appleton Tattoo Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/appletontattoohttps://www.instagram.com/mark_appletontattoo/920 Hat Co. Linkshttps://920hatco.com/https://www.instagram.com/920hatco/https://www.facebook.com/920HatCo

He had a self-checkout long before Walmart and Target and he still updates his telephone hotline with garden patch conditions and produce availability. Just call 605-693-4871. Meet Sanderson Gardens owner Jan Sanderson, the Rhubarb King and developer of the Sanderson Red rhubarb variety. A visit to Sanderson Gardens on the I-29 corridor just four miles east of Brookings, South Dakota, can mean a quick stop for a pail of strawberries, or hours long in the pumpkin patch letting the kids find the perfect jack-o-lantern and play on the playgrounds, taking fall family photos and enjoying a picnic in the cool fall air. For nearly five decades, generations of families have come to Sanderson Gardens for asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, aronia berries, pumpkins and more. It's a mostly U-pick commercial garden, but they try to make some pre-picked produce available in the mornings. We talk about how technology has changed the way he gets the word out about what's available and how you can best pick/harvest strawberries, rhubarb, asparagus, raspberries, pumpkins, and aronia berries. Sanderson Gardens supplies fruit to a handful of local wineries and rhubarb roots and horseradish to most seed catalog companies in the country, like Gurney's Seed and Nursery. You'll learn what Jan's dad and an experimental rhubarb patch being plowed up at South Dakota State University had to do with the beginning of Sanderson Gardens. He also shares an interesting story about how he expanded his rhubarb crop in a way that people in a 3-state area had a hand in—in what is now one of the largest rhubarb patches (5-6 acres) in the Midwest. Jan is a three-time state champion high school wrestler who earned a full-ride scholarship to University of Iowa. He was coached by NCAA national champion, world gold medalist and Olympic gold medalist, Dan Gable. Jan was a team co-captain and a two-time all-American and two-time Big Ten individual champion. After graduating, he went on to coach wrestling and teach special education in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. So why did Mr. Sanderson trade the wrestling mat and his classroom to run his own South Dakota, mostly U-pick, commercial gardens 47 years ago? You're about to find out.  Learn more about Sanderson Gardens on their ⁠website⁠ and follow them on Facebook. I also posted a rhubarb custard pie recipe from Jan and photos on ⁠randomsweets.com⁠. Jan Sanderson, Owner, Sanderson Gardens, 47657 US Highway 14, Aurora SD, 57002 ⁠https://sandersongardens.com⁠ Hotline: 605-693-4871 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/SandersonGardens⁠ “The Johnson Family” story that Jan wrote:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/p/VMEpzBU5JcU86rFp/⁠ Facebook Video of the tiny stalk on rhubarb:   ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Cekkea4DREDTcozP/⁠ Facebook video of Jan picking rhubarb: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/v/sQaoCJBiyxrEXhwQ/⁠ Facebook video of Jan's brother Dell picking asparagus:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Tz9cQMotrAg9v8kC/⁠ #ag #agriculture #garden #gardening #farmer #farmtotable #produce #vegetablegarden #rural #ruralSD #midwest #oursweetmidwestlife #podcast #foodpodcast #southdakota #midwestAg Staci Mergenthal, Host ⁠RandomSweets.com⁠ #ourSweetMidwestLife Website ⁠randomsweets.com⁠ Instagram ⁠@potatoesandmittens⁠ Instagram ⁠@randomsweets⁠ Facebook ⁠Random Sweets⁠ Pinterest ⁠@staciperry⁠ Email: ⁠staci@randomsweets.com⁠   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potatoesandmittens/support

One of my childhood heroes was legendary wrestler and coach Dan Gable. Dan is known for many famous quotes, but my favorite is this: "If it is important, do it every day. If it's not important, don't do it all." Now, of course, we can take this too literally. But in fitness, having daily habits to improve holds up. Here are five daily habits to improve your fitness and life. Sit back, relax, and Enjoy!   Get your FREE powerlifting program here: Essential Strength.   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Kyle: KyleHuntFitness@gmail.com http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/   Connect with Derek: @DerekCharlebois https://www.prbreaker.com/   Programs: Powerbuilding: Absolute Progress 2.0 Powerlifting: Absolute Strength 3.0 Bodybuilding: Absolute Muscle The Hunt Fitness FREE Flexible Dieting Manual   Bodybuilding For Beginners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3etmDbp   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

Retired United States Army Infantry Colonel Steve Banach began wrestling in the eighth grade and competed alongside his younger twin brothers Ed and Lou Banach for Port Jervis High School in Port Jervis, New York.He continued his career at Clemson University, where he was elected captain of the wrestling team as a freshman and was an Atlantic Coast Conference finalist. Banach then decided to transfer to the University of Iowa, where his twin brothers were wrestling for Dan Gable. Steve ended his wrestling career at the 1984 Final Olympic Trials as a member of the US Army Wrestling Team.He served with distinction in the United States Army from 1983 to 2010.This period of service included deployments to six combat zones.Steve demonstrated impeccable leadership during his service in the U.S. Army.He is a Distinguished Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and served in that special operations organization for nine years, culminating with command of the 3rd Ranger Battalion from 2001-2003.He led U.S. Army Rangers during a historic night combat parachute assault into Afghanistan on October 19, 2001, as the “spearhead” for the Global War on Terror for the United States of America.He subsequently led U.S. Army Rangers in a second combat parachute assault into Al Anbar Province in western Iraq in 2003.Banach served as the 11th Director of the prestigious School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and led the development of the U.S. Army's Design Methodology doctrine.As a Stryker Brigade Commander, he led the development of the Company Intelligence Support Team tactics, techniques, and procedures, for the U.S. Army.He served as the lead Design Officer for the Department of the Army Cyber Information Warfare Design Planning Team. He also served as the Director of the Army Management Staff College and was responsible for the design and implementation of the US Army's Civilian Education System.He earned the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, Bronze Star Medal for Service, the Combat Infantryman's Badge with two awards, and the Master Parachutist Badge with two Bronze Combat Jump Stars.Banach also holds a certificate in Leadership in Crisis: Preparation and Performance, from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University.After leaving the U.S. Army, Banach served as the CEO of the Operational Art & Strategic Initiatives Studies Group (OASIS-G) and is now the Vice-President for Strategic Planning at SOFTwarfare, LLC.Bio via the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Paul Glynn is the VP of sales at Stryker. He was an Iowa state champion and wrestled for Dan Gable and the Hawks in the 80s.

In this podcast, Brion shares the interview he had with Hawkfanatic's Tyler Devine of The Devine Line from back in February 2021. In the last podcast, they discussed Hawkeye history, but in this podcast, he shares a great story about the time he interviewed Dan Gable for an article he wrote in high school. We also found an interview with Tom Brands a few years ago with Flo Wrestling, where he talks about what it was like to be an assistant coach under Dan Gable. You can find the entire interview between Brion Hurley and Tyler Devine at: https://hawkfanatic.com/2021/02/06/the-devine-line-ep-17-brion-hurley/ The interview with Tom Brands and Flo Wrestling can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyc8MorCAN0 Links from the podcast: Original podcast episode on The Devine Line: https://hawkfanatic.com/2021/02/06/the-devine-line-ep-17-brion-hurley/ Tom Brands video interview with Flo Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyc8MorCAN0 About Hawkeye Recap: HawkeyeRecap.com: https://hawkeyerecap.com/ X: https://twitter.com/hawkeyerecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hawkeye-Recap-138063260418459/

Danny is from New Lenox, Illinois and attended Providence Catholic High School, which is also Kevin's alma mater. He actually helped coach special teams for PC Kevin's senior year. Danny found his way on to the team by attending the Iowa Special teams summer camp, and having a self confidence like no other. He tells the story of his naïve assumptions about how easy it would be for him to play and start for the Hawks. In the line of Long Snappers, it was him, then Andy Schultz, the Kreiter, then Kluver. He discusses learning to snap, and eventually making his way on to the field, as well as his philosophy within the specialist meeting room and carrying on the tradition that Baker and Kaeding set before him. We talk about his favorite memories from wearing the black and gold, talking crap to punt returners, going back and forth with Coach Doyle, and more. Then on the back end we talk about his unique position in the Hawkeye community as he is married to Dan Gable's daughter. We talk about his time around Gable, the time he asked Dan to train him for a wrestling tournament, legendary Gable Tales, and more!If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!

In this podcast, Brion shares the interview he had with Hawkfanatic's Tyler Devine of The Devine Line from back in February 2021. They talk about a variety of topics related to Hawkeye history. This podcast is not the entire episode, you can find that here: https://hawkfanatic.com/2021/02/06/the-devine-line-ep-17-brion-hurley/ He removed the segment where Tyler talks about an interview he did with Dan Gable. That segment will be posted in a later podcast so we can keep the podcast shorter. Links from the podcast: Original podcast episode on The Devine Line: https://hawkfanatic.com/2021/02/06/the-devine-line-ep-17-brion-hurley/ About Hawkeye Recap: HawkeyeRecap.com: https://hawkeyerecap.com/ X: https://twitter.com/hawkeyerecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hawkeye-Recap-138063260418459/

For last week's podcast, Brion shared some books and movies that were written about or written by former players. This week, he shares books and movies about or written by former coaches, including Dan Gable, Hayden Fry, C. Vivian Stringer. Forest Evashevski, and Otto Vogel. With the news that Beth Goetz was officially named Iowa's athletic director, he also went back and looked at the past athletic directors, including the split role during Christine Grant's tenure leading the women's athletics program. Past directors include Alden Knipe, Nelson Kellogg, Howard Jones, Paul Belting, Edward Lauer, Ossie Solem, E. G. Schroeder, Paul Brechler, Forest Evashevski, Bump Elliott, Christine Grant, Bob Bowlsby and Gary Barta. Links from the podcast: Books and Movies about or from former Iowa Hawkeye players and coaches: https://hawkeyerecap.com/books.asp Bill Snyder book review: https://hawkeyerecap.com/article.asp?id=13 University of Iowa Athletic Directors History: https://hawkeyerecap.com/iowa_athletic_directors.asp About Hawkeye Recap: HawkeyeRecap.com: https://hawkeyerecap.com/ X: https://twitter.com/hawkeyerecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hawkeye-Recap-138063260418459/

Wrestling fans, brace yourselves for a trip down memory lane, guided by none other than Jim Gibbons. Together, we unravel the tapestry of the 1986 wrestling dual between Iowa State and the Hawkeyes, an event so monumental it birthed "The Dual," a six-part series steeped in the sport's rich history. Gibbons, with his insider's eye, takes us behind the scenes of creating this docuseries during the unexpected quiet of the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode isn't just a nod to wrestling's past; it's a homage to the sport's future, igniting passion in hearts old and new.As we wade through the waters of wrestling lore, I share how the sport transcends mere physical competition, touching lives and forging unbreakable bonds. We delve into the emotional rollercoaster of near title grabs and the relentless pursuit of excellence, all while cultivating a team as diverse as the challenges they'll face on the mat. From both teams lasting legacy on the culture of wrestling to the exploration of Dan Gable's guarded coaching tactics, it's clear: wrestling is as much about the relationships off the mat as it is about the victories on it.Finally, we cast a light on the storytelling power of wrestling, discussing how "The Dual" could inspire everyone from young athletes to single mothers seeking the sport's discipline and community. This conversation isn't confined to wrestling techniques; it's an exploration of human spirit, resilience, and the legacy left by teams who triumph against all odds. So, whether you're a wrestling aficionado, an intrigued newbie, or somewhere in between, this episode promises to pin you down with its compelling narratives and the unmistakable echoes of camaraderie. Join us, and feel the pulse of a sport that's more than just a game—it's a way of life. Support the showAppleton Tattoo Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/appletontattoohttps://www.instagram.com/mark_appletontattoo/920 Hat Co. Linkshttps://920hatco.com/https://www.instagram.com/920hatco/https://www.facebook.com/920HatCo

In this episode, Shane Sparks welcomes Doug Schwab, a three-time All-American, national champion at Iowa, 2008 Olympian, and the head coach at the University of Northern Iowa. Schwab shares his insights on wrestling, coaching, and life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, discipline, and the impact of great mentors.Key Points DiscussedSchwab's Wrestling Journey: From his early experiences in the sport to becoming a national champion and Olympian.Coaching Philosophy: Schwab discusses his approach to coaching, focusing on personal growth, discipline, and the long-term impact on athletes.Influences and Mentors: The significant impact of coaches like Dan Gable on Schwab's career and coaching style.Wrestling and Life Lessons: Schwab reflects on the parallels between wrestling and life, emphasizing the importance of persistence, learning from setbacks, and personal development.Team Dynamics and Leadership: Insights into building a successful team culture and the role of leadership in wrestling.Personal Reflections: Schwab shares personal stories, including his family's influence, his approach to overcoming challenges, and his perspective on success.

Shane Sparks sits down with wrestling legend Mark Ironside, a Cedar Rapids native known for his remarkable career at Iowa and his dynamic role in the KXIC wrestling broadcast team. Ironside was a four-time All-American at Iowa from 1995-1998 and was a two-time NCAA champion, claiming titles in 1997 and 1998 at 134 pounds. Ironside was the 1998 Dan Hodge Trophy winner. Sparks and Ironside delve into Ironside's wrestling techniques, memorable experiences, and the profound impact of coaches like Dan Gable on his career. TimestampsWrestling Techniques and Memories with Mark Ironside (0:02)Early Wrestling Experiences and Coach's Impact (0:54)College Wrestling, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Personal Experience (5:09)Dan Gable's Coaching Style and Impact on Wrestlers (11:57)Wrestling Match and Impactful Teammates (14:58)A Wrestling Match with Moments of Frustration and Focus (21:12)Dealing with Defeat in Wrestling (24:06)The Importance of Perseverance in Wrestling (30:33)Passion, Commitment, and Drive in Wrestling (33:18)A Memorable College Wrestling Match with Gable (40:01)Wrestling National Titles and Awards (42:37)The Importance of Top Position in Wrestling (46:47)Wrestling Training and Mental Preparation (48:54)Favorite Movies, Sports Teams, Superstitions and Personal Preferences (54:37)

One of this week's opponent in basketball is Iowa State, so Brion summarized the games played from 1910 through 1935. Iowa is 48-28 (63% win) all-time. Fran McCaffery is 6-7 (46%) all-time vs the Cyclones. For comparison, Tom Davis was 8-5 (61.5%) all-time. The first game wasn't played until 1910. They played frequently (sometimes twice a year) through 1921, then restarted in 1933. They played again in 1935, then took a 35-year gap between games. They restarted the series in 1970, and have played almost every year since then. Iowa won the first 12 games, then Iowa State won in 1917, but Iowa won 7 more straight. The series became more competitive after the initial Iowa dominance. No team had won more than 3 straight except for Lute Olson winning 5 straight from 1978-1983. He also discussed the different venues where they played in Iowa City and Ames. Iowa State played at Margaret Hall Gymnasium from 1907-1913, State gymnasium from 1913-1946, the Iowa State Armory from 1946 to 1971, then Hilton Coliseum starting in December 1971. Iowa played in the Old Armory (Armory #1) from 1905 to 1922, where the current Communications Building resides near the Old Capitol. They moved to another Armory (#2) from 1922 to 1926 while the Field House was being built. It was located just west of the Field House in the current UI Hospital near Kinnick Stadium. They moved into the Field House in 1927 and stayed until Jan 1983 when Carver-Hawkeye Arena opened. Adam Haluska started his basketball career at Iowa State before transferring to play at Iowa for his final 3 seasons. He earned 1st Team All-Big Ten in 2007, and was an academic All-American. He was drafted in the 2nd round by the Charlotte Hornets in 2007. Dan Gable needs no introduction. He was a national champion wrestler at Iowa State, and won a gold medal in the 1972 Olympics. He took over as head coach at Iowa in 1976, and won 15 national titles and 21 Big Ten Champions before retiring in 1997. Links from the podcast: Iowa State Basketball Games vs Iowa: https://hawkeyerecap.com/home.asp?sport=Basketball&opp=Iowa%20State Adam Haluska Player Profile: https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=60 Dan Gable Coach Profile: https://hawkeyerecap.com/coach.asp?id=48 About Hawkeye Recap: HawkeyeRecap.com: https://hawkeyerecap.com/ X: https://twitter.com/hawkeyerecap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hawkeye-Recap-138063260418459/

In Episode 41 of the Athletor Podcast, we're joined by Pat Popolizio, the esteemed head coach at NC State and a celebrated figure in the wrestling community. Awarded the 2018 Dan Gable co-NCAA Coach of the Year, and recognized three times as the ACC Coach of the Year, Popolizio brings a wealth of experience and success to the table. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of dual meets in college wrestling, the careful process of selecting wrestlers who embody the ethos of the NC State program, and the delicate art of balancing recovery with competition. Pat also shares his insights on the evolution of training methodologies, comparing new school approaches with traditional tactics. We explore the challenges and strategies involved in not just building a wrestling program but elevating it to compete at the highest levels. Highlighting a standout from the NC State lineup, Pat discusses who exemplifies the ideal athlete in his program and what makes this wrestler a model for others. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of leading a top-tier collegiate wrestling program.

Music: Soothsayer by BucketheadPart two of Lee Kemp Podcast. Leroy (Lee) P. Kemp, Jr. (born Darnell Freeman; December 24, 1956) is a former American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler. Kemp would achieve success at the high school, collegiate, and international levels.Kemp started wrestling in only the 9th grade at Chardon High School, in Chardon, Ohio and by the end of his high school career had compiled two undefeated seasons, while winning two Ohio state titles. His first state title included wins over the defending state champion and the previous years' state runnerup. Shortly after graduating from high school, Kemp was one of only four American Junior wrestlers that recorded a dual meet win against a tough Junior Soviet team on their Ohio stop of an eight city United States tour, which resulted in 80 total matches being contested. Lee also won the prestigious Junior National Freestyle Tournament in July of that same year defeating a future 3-time NCAA Champion in the finals.While competing for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Kemp was a four-time NCAA Division I National finalist, winning the championship three times and placing 2nd, on a split referee's decision, as a true freshman at 18 years old. Lee recorded losses to only three wrestlers in his collegiate career. His last college loss was in the NCAA finals as a freshman, posting 110 wins and no losses against collegiate competition during his last three years, which included the historic win over the legendary Dan Gable in November of Lee's sophomore year.[1]Kemp was America's first three-time World Champion, winning his first title in 1978 at age 21, establishing him as the youngest American world champion ever, a distinction he held for 30 years. Lee was a four-time World Cup Champion, 7-time United States Freestyle National Champion and was a heavy favorite for gold earning a berth on the 1980 United States Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Team, but was unable to compete because of the U.S. boycott of the Olympics.Kemp was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 1990. While at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, where he was one of the freestyle coaches for the U.S., he became just the fifth American to be inducted into the United World Wrestling (formerly known as FILA) Hall of Fame.[2][3]Kemp is the subject of a film documentary, entitled Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story, on his life scheduled for theatrical release Summer 2019, and is the co-founder and President of LKNutrition (formerly FORZA Technologies), a nutritional supplement company. LKNutrition (formerly FORZA) was the official corporate sponsor of USA Wrestling and its national teams.

In our second hour, we were joined by NY Times Best-Selling Author John U. Bacon to get his insight on what's happening at Michigan. John and Huge talked about everything that's been put out there so far in regards to the sign stealing situation. They also gave their thoughts on all of the leaks, how the NCAA is handling this, what this means for the program, and so much more. We were then joined by Dan Gable who is a World-renowned Wrestling Coach. He will be at Grand Valley State University this week as they're welcoming Men & Women's wrestling back to GVSU. He filled us in on some of the cool things they'll be doing next week to celebrate the return of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Dan Gable who is a World-renowned Wrestling Coach. He will be at Grand Valley State University this week as they're welcoming Men & Women's wrestling back to GVSU. He filled us in on some of the cool things they'll be doing next week to celebrate the return of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about everything that's happening with Michigan football in regards to sign stealing, Detroit Lions taking on the Raiders Monday night, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show with Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com talking about Connor Stalions, Jim Harbaugh, and sign stealing. Clayton updated us on what he's heard in the past 24 hours, gave his thoughts on how all of this will play out and what repercussions there could be, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by NY Times Best-Selling Author John U. Bacon to get his insight on what's happening at Michigan. John and Huge talked about everything that's been put out there so far in regards to the sign stealing situation. They also gave their thoughts on all of the leaks, how the NCAA is handling this, what this means for the program, and so much more. We were then joined by Dan Gable who is a World-renowned Wrestling Coach. He will be at Grand Valley State University this week as they're welcoming Men & Women's wrestling back to GVSU. He filled us in on some of the cool things they'll be doing next week to celebrate the return of Wrestling. In our final hour, we were joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about what they liked and disliked from that lackluster performance against the Ravens, discussed what they hope to see against the Raiders on Monday Night Football, gave their picks for all of the NFL games this weekend, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jim Gibbons is the executive producer of The Dual, a docuseries on the historic dual between Iowa and Iowa State in February 1986. The Dual will be available for streaming in mid-November. Jim is also a commentator for the Big 10 Network and is a former NCAA champion wrestler and coach for Iowa State. In 1987, his cyclones ended Dan Gable's streak of consecutive NCAA team titles and became the first Iowa State team to win an NCAA team title in a decade. (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers Are Warriors). * PRESENTING SPONSOR This Episode is presented by NCAA Champion Teague Moore's business, The Wrestling Consultant. When should a Sophomore plan on calling and talking to a college wrestling coach? When should a Junior plan their official campus visit? Can they plan an unofficial visit? Does a Senior need to complete NCAA Eligibility Center registration if they have not taken an official visit? The Wrestling Consultant can answer these and many more questions for you. Set up a consultation today!

In episode 32 of the Athletor Podcast, we are honored to host the luminary Jim Gibbons, a figure who has profoundly marked the wrestling world with his achievements both as an NCAA Champion wrestler and a coach. Now, as one of the most distinguished voices in broadcasting, he continues to cast a significant influence over the sport. In this enlightening conversation, we unpack the magic behind Jim's docuseries "The Dual," which transports viewers back to the adrenaline-charged atmosphere of the 1986 Iowa vs. Iowa State dual meet. A historic event where an incredible lineup of athletes clashed, culminating in 16 National Championships that were eventually won by the 20 competitors featured. Jim graciously takes us on a walk down memory lane, sharing vibrant snapshots of the personalities that graced the mat during this iconic dual. But it doesn't end there, as we delve deep into the veins of the fierce Iowa vs. Iowa State rivalry, a competition steeped in tradition, passion, and unyielding spirit. We also navigate through the evolving tapestry of the sport of wrestling, witnessing the myriad of changes that have occurred over the years, through Jim's experienced eyes. As a coach with a proven track record, Jim opens up about his strategy for instilling a kind of irrational confidence in his wrestlers. And of course, no discussion with Jim would be complete without tapping into the well of wisdom he acquired from the legendary figure in the wrestling world, coach Dan Gable.

Mitch Peyton emulated the wrestlers from West Delaware High School from a very early age, and he knew exactly who he wanted to be when he grew up. The ferocious type of wrestler Mitch wanted to become was only matched by a chivalrous attitude off of the mat and away from the intense competition. Hear how Mitch's wrestling legacy almost ended after high school, until a simple question from legendary two-time NCAA national champion, world gold medalist, and Olympic gold medalist, Dan Gable persuaded Mitch to attend the University of Iowa to pursue a career in a black and gold singlet. Life in the sport of wrestling didn't close with a picture-perfect fairytale ending, but the lessons learned and growth received from his journey propelled Mitch, giving him the confidence to chase any dream. Find out how Mitch used that confidence and turned his experience into a new venture wherein children not raised on a farm can have the experience of owning and showing cattle via his Legacy Cattle Company. Peyton, who is now an assistant wrestling coach at West Delaware, suggests there are analogies between the sport of wrestling and showing cattle; moreover, he suggests that these similarities have tremendous value for young people.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chris Campbell is a former Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion and 2x NCAA Champion for the University of Iowa. Chris was Dan Gable's first national champion. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help every Chicago youth say that wrestling changed their life by donating to Beat the Streets Chicago. PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Jim Heffernan was an NCAA champion and 4x All American for Dan Gable at the University of Iowa. He coached at the University of Illinois for 29 years - 12 of which he was the head coach. Enjoy! (Photo/Illinois Sports Information) * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Tickets are now available for the NCAA Watch Party taking place Saturday March 18 at Fatpour Tapworks in Wicker Park (Chicago). Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to support Beat the Streets Chicago. Click here to purchase tickets: https://events.bigonioninc.com/e/2023-wrestling-championships-with-beat-the-stree-2/tickets PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

Dan Gable joins the host to talk about his work as an Audio Engineer for the Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium as well as their two recent Super Bowl Victory Parades. They talk about what it's like being responsible for the experience fans have at an NFL game, and how mixing for sports is different than live music, as well as some of the symphony work that Dan also does.200th Episode Live in Nashville TN, March 8th  - Free TicketsThis episode is sponsored by  Allen & Heath, and RCFJoin our Discord Server and our Facebook Group, and Follow us on InstagramPlease check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside, Chris Leonard, and Sam Boone

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Royce Alger is a 2x NCAA champion for the University of Iowa, wrestling under the legendary Dan Gable. Royce was also a world silver medalist in 1990. This interview was recorded on September 17, 2020 for The Smiths and has not previously been released. The focus of this conversation is Royce's relationship with John and Pat Smith. Enjoy!

Every listener to this podcast knows that a game of catch is rarely just a game of catch. Playing catch is an opportunity to connect with someone, whether you spend that time in conversation or just listening to the pop of the ball hitting the leather. Few understand this more than this week's guest, Kevin Negaard. Negaard's journey is nearing his goal of 365 consecutive days of catch. This endeavor has connected him with hundreds of partners, has spanned two continents, and led to two injections in his shoulder.   Kevin Negaard was inspired by our guest Ethan Bryan's book A Year of Playing Catch. Once he had the idea, he started building a list of who he'd like to play with and even connected with Ethan Bryan. Some of his highlights included “turning 2” with Ozzie Smith, playing catcher for Dan Gable, introducing baseball to members of the Maasai Tribe in Africa, and having a toss alongside over a hundred people at the city park in Dyersville during the Field of Dreams game. The most challenging issue for Negaard has actually been the social media posts each day.   Playing catch, even throwing a ball off a wall by himself, has always been a pastime for Kevin Negaard. This project, though, has created opportunities to connect with neighbor kids, his wife, and the ability to reconnect with his youth. As important as that process has been for him, he has also raised thousands of dollars for The Miracle League. This organization believes “Every Child Deserves A Chance to Play Baseball," and we couldn't agree more.   The Moonlight Graham Show knows that a game of catch is always more than a game.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tim Cysewski is the Director of the Midlands Tournament. For 20 years he was the Head Coach at Northwestern. Twice he led the Cats to the NCAA team podium, taking fourth in 1990 and 2007. Before Northwestern, Tim wrestled for the legendary Dan Gable at the University of Iowa where he was a one-time All American. * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched at 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

LAST ONE BEST ONE Who is The Greatest of All Time? The oft mentioned rarely seen, GOAT. And what is the ranking system? Popularity? Broad appeal? Friendliness? What about PURE FKNNNN DOMINANCE? Because on any ranking where THAT is the measure... there is one man who rivals only Musashi in his complete and total mastery of his craft. That man is Dan Gable. An Iowa born SAVAGE, Dan Gable is the best wrestler of all time. Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Champion, millions of other awards.... This book breaks down his philosophy, approach, and what all of us can learn from this KUSEMONO.

2 of 3!!! Who is The Greatest of All Time? The oft mentioned rarely seen, GOAT. And what is the ranking system? Popularity? Broad appeal? Friendliness? What about PURE FKNNNN DOMINANCE? Because on any ranking where THAT is the measure... there is one man who rivals only Musashi in his complete and total mastery of his craft. That man is Dan Gable. An Iowa born SAVAGE, Dan Gable is the best wrestler of all time. Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Champion, millions of other awards.... This book breaks down his philosophy, approach, and what all of us can learn from this KUSEMONO.

Bill Zadick is the National Freestyle Head Coach for Team USA. Under Coach Zadick's leadership, Team USA has won world titles in 2017 and 2022, and also brought home three Olympic Gold Medals from the Tokyo Games. As a wrestler, Coach Zadick was a four-time Montana State Champ, an NCAA champion for Dan Gable at the University of Iowa, and a World champion in 2006 at 33 years old. After retiring in 2008, Coach Zadick joined Team USA and has been there ever since. In 2016, Coach Zadick was named Head Coach for Team USA. Enjoy! (Photo / Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers are Warriors)

Kevin Dresser is the head coach at Iowa State. Before taking the role in Ames, he was the head coach at Virginia Tech. He's been named coach of the year multiple times and is known as a program builder. Before his time coaching collegiately, Coach Dresser won 13 Virginia high school state titles, and was the 1986 NCAA champion for Dan Gable. Enjoy this one! (Picture / Flo)

Jeff McGinness was a 2x NCAA champion for the Iowa Hawks, where he wrestled for the legendary Dan Gable. In high school, Jeff was a 4x, undefeated state champ. Today, Jeff is the head women's coach at Simpson College. Enjoy this one!

starting Sept 15 all podcasts will be exclusively on Rokfin.com/timgaither. Lee Kemp is a 3x NCAA champion and 4x finalist. He lost on referees decision as a true freshmen. Perhaps even more amazing is that three years prior he was 11-8 as a HS sophomore. He closed out his NCAA career with 101 straight wins and he beat the legend Dan Gable as an 18 yr old. He went on to win 3 World titles, winning his first at 21, which made him the youngest World champ in U.S history, a distinction he held for 38 years. He was a member of the 1980 Olympic team that boycotted when he was heavily favored to win Gold. We talk about that travesty and much more. It was an honor to talk to him, he's a wealth of knowledge about wrestling and life.

This week we talk with Phil Merrill. Phil was a high school rival of Tommy's, in just about every sport. We discuss some of the coaching experiences he's had, some impactful things he's seen as a fan and coach, and we talk about chopping wood for Dan Gable. 

One thing that we love about sports is the way that no matter how old we get, sports stay the same. Depending on where we are in our lives, we can be the athlete, the fan, the coach, or even the dad. This week's Moonlighter has a perspective on wrestling from every angle. The former high school and D1 wrestler now wears the hats of coach and dad. Adam Fellers has seen it all and has a take on just about everything.   Adam Fellers grew up in Fort Dodge and made a name for himself as part of a proud Dodger wrestling tradition. During his junior year, he started to really stand out in the varsity lineup. After a 3rd place finish at the 2000 state wrestling tournament, Fellers was one of the top dogs in the class of 2001. He was recruited by the Hawkeyes while on his way to a 36-1 senior campaign that ended with another bronze medal in Des Moines.    Adam Fellers joined the Hawkeyes at a tumultuous time though. Jim Zalesky had just taken over for Dan Gable and though the Hawkeyes were still bringing in top recruits, like Fellers's roommate Steve Mocco, the program wasn't living up to expectations. Fellers had to adjust to the level of competition and intensity of a D1 program but was regularly making his way into the lineup during his junior and senior campaigns.    While his career on the mat may have wrapped up a while ago, Fellers might spend more time in the sport now than ever before. As a coach, Fellers is a part of the staff at Sebolt Wrestling Academy in Jefferson, IA which includes another former Fort Dodger, Justin McClintock, head coach TJ Sebolt, and several top-notch coaches, Fellers gets to work with the most talented wrestlers in and around Iowa. Sebolt is currently turning out champions at the high school and youth levels like no one else.    When he isn't in the room with some of the top athletes in the state, he is serving the sport as a super fan and promoter through outlets like IA Wrestle and Hagar's Happy Hour with Tony Hagar. You can find Adam Fellers on several podcasts and YouTube channels talking about the world of wrestling and a host of other topics.   His most important role in the sport though is as a fan and supporter of his own sons. When it comes to them, he sets aside his coach's whistle and focuses on just being a dad. Spending a lifetime on and around the mat has given Adam Fellers a lot of life lessons and close friendships that he is more than happy to talk about.

Carl Adams was a 2x NCAA champion for Iowa State, where his teammates included the great Dan Gable and Chris Taylor. Carl went on to coach at the division one level for over 30 years. Carl is also the inventor of the ADAM Takedown Machine and has authored several books. Carl is also a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Dan Gable is the most well known name in the wrestling world. He won an incredible 181 matches in a row in high school and college, with his only defeat coming in his very last match in the NCAA finals his senior year... "And then I got good." Gable says... At the 1972 Munich Olympics, the then Soviet Union announced one goal: We will find a wrestler who will defeat Dan Gable. They were unsuccessful. He went on to win the '72 Olympic Games without surrendering a single point. Astonishingly, these accolades are trumped by Gable's coaching accomplishments. As the University of Iowa's all-time winningest coach from '76 to '97, Gable won 15 NCAA Team Titles (9 of which were consecutive), 21 Big Ten Team Titles (Every single year he was head coach) and produced 152 All-Americans, 45 National Champions, 106 Big Ten Champions , and 12 Olympians including 3 Bronze Medalists, 1 Silver Medalist, and 4 Gold Medalists. Dan's philosophies and coaching methods have helped create and even save many great men. His legacy is titanic, bur as you will see, his heart is even bigger. In this episode we will discuss everything from receiving The Presidential Medal of Freedom, Donald Trump wrestling in High School, and making wrestlers run 15 miles weekly in the winter in Iowa, to Dan's time on The Joe Rogan Experience, the importance of having Faith in God, and how to Dan got the most out of his athletes.It was an immense pleasure to speak with one of my heroes. I hope you enjoy this episode.❤️ Thank you to this show's sponsors! 

Dan Gable is a retired wrestler, coach, Olympic gold medalist, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.