This show is too much fun. I mean how could I not have Brandon on the show after I predicted that he would with the championship over Spencer Lee?! Brandon talks about the transition to college, the double edged sword that is the world of Social Media, and of course as a huge foodie, how could I not ask what his favorite meal was? Thanks to Brandon for doing the show, and of course best of luck this year! Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Brandon's IG Brandon's Twitter Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

I swear I am not becoming a Nebraska fan, I literally am the most impartial host out there, but man what can I say this episode had so much insight. We talk about the transition of losing 1 match in 4 years in high school to adversity as a freshman, and finding his identity throughout the season. One to look out for next year. Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Alex's IG  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

Some episodes are just too much fun they shouldn't even be allowed. The one and only Vito Arujau critiques my awful russian, explains the cultural differences between Russia and the US, the vast differences between folkstyle and freestyle, and finally of course, the most important thing of all, twitter with Sammy Alvarez. Just a quick reminder for all the podcast people that episode 10 was a live stream on YouTube only. Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Vito's Socials- Twitter Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

This episode I bring on Noah Gonser to talk about the parallels of COVID and his Eastern Michigan situation, the improvements that should be made throughout the season, his transition as a director of Ops at Campbell, and last but not least, his signature bow and arrow. Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Noah's Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

In this episode, after 8 episodes I finally get an upperweight on the show, and we talk about the ups and downs of his high school career, how he approaches the daily grind, and his coaching plans once his college career is all said and done. Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Follow Taylor's Socials: Twitter Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

For those of you who want to skip straight to the interview with Devin- 5:55  In this episode, Devin talks about the culture shifts at Purdue as a whole, how his individual rise alongside his team has helped him through the years, and why he decided to run an impromptu marathon. Plus I have a little story on how my 6th episode with Grant Leeth went VERY wrong. Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Follow Devin's Socials: Twitter Instagram Follow Grant as well   Twitter (side note-find me a better twitter feed than this one, I'll wait)  Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

In this episode, the backpack comes on the show to talk about all things top wrestling, the chaos surrounding this Olympic cycle, the sickest kneepad in the game, and finishing out his college career in dramatic fashion. All the best in your senior-level endeavors!  Follow Ethan´s fire IG Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Last but certainly not least, thanks Cam Kramer for being so gracious in letting us use his photos for all things related to this podcast Follow his IG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

In this episode, Josh talks about the use of advanced stat measurements at Duke, taking a redshirt this year, the differences between senior level competition and the bright lights of the NCAA, and the emotions around the infamous strap moment. Follow our Socials: Twitter Instagram BLOG Youtube We are now on all your favorite podcast platforms! Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Pocketcasts RadioPublic Reviews(good or bad) are sometimes appreciated(only the good ones anyway), Just Kidding! thanks for checking us out. Follow Josh's Socials: Twitter Instagram Last but certainly not least, thanks Cam Kramer for being so gracious in letting us use his photos for all things related to this podcast Follow his IG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

In this episode, Illinois 133 pounder Travis Piotrowski joins the show to reflect on his college career, what´s next for him in the coach´s chair, and whether he´ll ever throw the almighty challenge brick. Huge thanks to Travis for doing this, and this is a bad man that´s gonna slay whatever he wants to do.  Follow our Socials: Twitter:  Instagram BLOG YT Follow Travis´s Socials: Twitter Instagram If you did enjoy that, a review good or bad would help, let me know how I'm doing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support

Our FIRST EPISODE! In this episode, Micky talks about everything from his experience in the classroom at Pitt, and how that has helped him apply a similar mentality to wrestling, to just how bomb his blueberry pancake recipe is. A huge shutout to Micky for willing to do this on such short notice. Best of luck this season! #h2p  Follow our Socials:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentaltakedown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementalta... BLOG: https://thementaltakedown.blogspot.com/  Follow MIcky's Socials:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Micky_Phill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mick_phill/ Last but not least, Thanks to Cam Kramer for letting people use his photographs for all kinds of wrestling media, they are the bomb. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thementaltakedown/support