Hosted by Ryan Holmes, Kevin Claunch, Austin Sommer, and Robbie Wendell, The Quad Pod discusses the latest results, news and storylines in NCAA wrestling and adds athlete and coach interviews for firsthand insight and perspectives.
Gable Steveson's statement, Earl explains pre-season rankings, Iowa State news, Final X | Ep. 74
Intermat ranking guru Earl Smith joins the show this week and explains some of the most talked about moves he made in this year's pre-season rankings. We also dig into Iowat State's latest troubles, Gable Steveson's statement and Final X coming up this Friday.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Weigh in
11:51 - Earl explains the ranking
55:35 - Iowa State recruiting violations
1:10:42 - Final X
1:18:50 - Gable Steveson makes statement
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Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
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Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
16 Sept 2026
MatSavant's 3pt takedown data, Should we get rid riding time?, Fixing Overtime, RAF | Ep. 73
This week we discuss the 3-point takedown data that was released by MatSavant on twitter/X and if we think it was a good or bad thing now that we have numbers. We also question if we should keep riding and how we can change overtime.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
15:24 - 3pt takedown data discussion
42:37 - Should college wrestling get rid of riding time?
58:41 - Do we need to change overtime?
1:06:09 - RAF
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!
Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!
Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
2 Sept 2026
Last Final X matches set, USA's great finish in Poland, Basset's pre-season Flo ranking | Ep. 72
We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking.
We dig into the last 3 Final X picks being set and how long the postponement was along with Team USA's great finish in Poland, this week's RAF card in Moscow and Bo Basset's pre-season Flo ranking.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Weigh in
12:36 - Final, Final X
22:43 - Poland results for Team USA
29:24 - RAF Moscow card
44:44 - Bo Basset’s pre-season Flo ranking
1:00:59 - Early schedule releases
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Sponsored by:
Poseidon Strength: Visit poseidonstrength.com and use discount code “QuadPod” at checkout!
Adidas Wrestling: Visit adidaswrestling.com and use discount code "QP20” at checkout!
Follow The Quad Pod on social ⬇️
Holmes: @Mr_RHolmes
Claunch: @Claunchinator
Robbie: @coach_wendell
Austin: @AustinSommer
Twitter: https://x.com/QuadPodWrestle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quadpodwrestling/
Email: quadpodwrestling@gmail.com
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Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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