Shane Sparks joins the show to talk about all things Tulsa. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:30 - Hambone is the word for Andy.1:22 - There’s a TON of stuff to consume in the last few weeks. 2:00 - Andy breaks away from Kyle’s question to talk about the guys who were attacked by the bear earlier this year and how one of them did at NJCAAs.3:00 - Big Ten stuff from Andy.7:00 - Kyle was at the ACC Championships. 10:30 - Grand View’s dynasty rolls on. 17:00 - We’re STILL streaking with the Burgs in D3. Every title since 1995.20:40 - North Central wins the National Women’s Collegiate Championship. 24:00 - The first official NAIA women’s championship goes to Southern Oregon.25:00 - Andy touches base on Division II with Central Oklahoma’s title. 27:30 - Cliff Keen Athletic.28:10 - Shane Sparks time!1:05:08 - Cliff Keen Athletic.1:05:50 - Show recap Subscribe to On The Mat and listen anytimeApple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSSSUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.

Iowa football and wrestling commit Ben Kueter There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the dynamic Ben Kueter. An Iowa recruit for both football and wrestling, Kueter became the state’s 32nd four-time state champion on February 18. Kueter won the U20 (formerly known as Junior) World Championship back in August. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:30 - Saddle sores for Andy. 1:00 - That first weekend in March is nuts. With a gallon or three of ice cream.3:00 - Scott Beck chimes in. Kyle and Andy notice. 4:32 - Previewing Ben Kueter on the show.4:50 - When you follow wrestling, you can’t understand the sport by a box score.9:00 - Going back to Nate Carr vs. Jim Zalesky. Andy was a tike. 13:30 - Did Cael Sanderson almost wrestle Steve Mocco in the dual?15:00 - Dual season is over. What’s memorable?20:45 - Cliff Keen’s Sergeant duffel21:45 - Ben Kueter Interview53:45 - Cliff Keen Athletic Workout Gear54:30 - Show wrap-up. Subscribe to On The Mat and listen anytimeApple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.

Michigan native Adam Coon is back! After making a run at trying to hook up with an NFL team, the 2018 World Silver Medalist is coming back to wrestling full-time and training with the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club. The three-time All-American from Michigan joins the show this week. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:30 - Kyle and Andy “The Muckety Muck” Hamilton. 0:50 - Kyle rants about situational comments.3:00 - How dare the NFL come up with a playoff system where every game matters!6:30 - How dare Kyle bring logic to the equation for dual meet scoring!12:30 - Talking the attendance and draws in the sport, like Spencer Lee at Iowa.19:20 - Remembering Cael in 2002 and the TV impact that year. 22:20 - Gable Steveson’s standing O at Carver. 23:20 - Looking back at our trips in January. 28:00 - Battle of the Burgs chatter. 31:20 - Cliff Keen Athletic31:45 - Adam Coon Interview1:16:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:17:00 - Show Wrap-Up with Kyle and Andy. Subscribe to On The Mat and listen anytimeApple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSS

Seven-time World and Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs
Seven-time World and Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs is on the program today. You really don’t need to know much more than that. Well, he’s talking about the upcoming World Cup coming to Coralville, Iowa on December 10-11 with men’s and women’s freestyle combined at one event for the first time. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:35 - Buckshot Hamilton. Andy’s dad was rocking CK and Iowa. 1:15 - Scott Beck is one of the great relationships from this show. 4:25 - Comparing the education process of the World Cup and College Wrestling.13:25 - Iowa vs. Iowa State’s history with power duals.24:40 - The Beast Backpack from Cliff Keen.25:30 - Jordan Burroughs Interview.1:13:00 - Cliff Keen Headgear. 1:13:51 - Recapping the Burroughs and smoothies. 
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Olympic silver medalist and PINnacle Wrestling School’s Brandon Paulson
Anoka, Minnesota native Brandon Paulson is a wrestling-lifer. One of the brains behind one of the most successful youth and high school wrestling clubs in the country (PINnacle Wrestling School) along with Jared Lawrence, Paulson hasn’t spent much time away from wrestling mats during his life. An All-American at Minnesota and a 1996 Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, Paulson is versed in every aspect of wrestling. He’s also watching his own kids excel on the football field and on the college gymnastics world. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:50 - Andy is hungry, like The Wolf, and teed up for the NWCA All-Star Classic.10:45 - Looking at this past week’s Division I dual action.20:51 - Cliff Keen Athletic21:36 - Brandon Paulson Interview 1:20:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:21:00 - Wrapping up the show.

U.S. Women’s National Team Coach Terry Steiner goes On The Mat
Terry Steiner has led USA Wrestling’s women’s program since its welcome into the Olympic family. Heading into next month’s World Cup in Coralville, Team USA has a shot to take on the juggernaut Japanese on home soil for the first time since the 2003 World Championships. Josh Schamberger of the Iowa City/Coralville Conventions and Visitors Bureau opens up the show as well. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:50 - Josh Schamberger making an appearance to talk World Cup. 13:40 - Andy and Kyle getting ready for the World Cup. 16:28 - Looking back at USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals. 20:47 - Cliff Keen Athletic21:30 - Terry Steiner Interview1:09:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:10:00 - Show Wrap with Kyle and Andy.

Women’s wrestling pioneer goes On The Mat
One of the early trailblazers for women’s wrestling, Afsoon Johnston emigrated from her native Iran and fought for a place in the sport of wrestling in California. The first woman in U.S. history to win a medal at the women’s wrestling world championships, Johnston has been an advocate for wrestling and girls wrestling and championing the sport for people from all walks of life. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:35 - Keeping it Real … muto.1:00 - Kyle starts with a rant on social media. 10:00 - Testing yourself and development at the high school level.18:00 - Do you have to go to the big tournaments to get recruited by the big programs?20:00 - Kyle fawning over the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 32:00 - Northwest College wrestlers battle a grizzly bear. 35:50 - Cliff Keen Beast Backpack.36:50 - Afsoon Johnston Interview. 1:24:00 - Cliff Keen Headgear1:25:00 - Show wrap.

Newly crowed women’s freestyle world champion Dominique Parrish is this week’s guest. Parrish was a four-time WCWA All-American at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. Parrish won gold at 53kg in Belgrade, Serbia after making her first Senior world team. She’s a native of Scotts Valley, California. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:35 - Ice Ice Hamilton.1:15 - Kyle’s first memory of Dom Parrish was meeting her at an ice cream store in Colorado Springs. 2:05 - The Worlds are NINE DAYS LONG.8:30 - What’s Andy’s experience when previewing college weight classes. 20:50 - Two wrestlers going for a fourth NCAA Division I title. 25:10 - Cliff Keen Athletic. 26:00 - Dom Parrish Interview.1:03:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic. 1:04:00 - Recapping the show.

New Morgan State head wrestling coach Kenny Monday joins the show to talk about his new role as the Baltimore-based HBCU is relaunching its wrestling program in 2023-24. Monday was a three-time All-American and 1984 NCAA champion at Oklahoma State. He climbed the podium at the highest levels with an Olympic gold in 1988 followed by a World title in 1989. Monday won silver medals at the 1991 World Championships and the 1992 Olympic Games. He made his third Olympic appearance in 1996 in Atlanta. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:40 - Andy enjoying Aaron Judge’s run. 2:15 - Who’s #1 recap. 6:00 - The NWCA All-Star Classic is coming back. 8:50 - World Championships recap starting with Jordan Burroughs’ impact.34:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic.35:00 - Kenny Monday Interview1:13:00 - Cliff Keen Headgear.1:14:15 - Show Recap.

Israel “Izzy” Martinez was one of the top high school wrestlers coming out of Illinois in the early part of the 2000s. Martinez won an NJCAA championship as a freshman at North Idaho College and then enrolled at Iowa, but his Division I career didn’t develop like the expectations that followed his stellar high school career. Martinez re-created a name for himself as a high school coach and a high-level club coach with Izzy Style Wrestling in the Chicago suburbs. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:40 - Andy is happy because Nebraska football lost. 1:30 - World Championship Season rolls on as we prepare for Belgrade, Serbia.8:30 - Japan’s dominance continues on the women’s side of things.12:45 - Tonya Verbeek coming to Iowa’s women’s program. 17:15 - Cliff Keen Beast Backpack.18:00 - Izzy Martinez Interview.1:05:00 - Cliff Keen’s signature headgear.1:06:00 - Show recap.