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042: Wisdom Wins with Kevin Landolt
May 10, 2026
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May 6, 2026
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040: Simplified with Ricky DeLorenzo
Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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| 5/10/26 |  042: Wisdom Wins with Kevin Landolt | rom NJ state champion… to Division I football… to the NFL… and back to coaching the next generation.Kevin Landolt joins New Jersey Mat Chat to tell the full story of his journey through wrestling, football, and life after sports.In this episode we cover:• Old-school NJ wrestling before clubs existed• Winning a state title at Holy Cross• Playing football at West Virginia• Getting drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars• Wrestling’s role in building NFL toughness• Coaching today’s wrestlers and raising the next generationKevin also shares stories about the NFL Combine, the pressure of making a roster, his famous sack against Donovan McNabb, and why mindset still separates good athletes from great ones.This is a must-watch for wrestlers, football players, parents, and coaches.🤼♂️ NJ Wrestling🏈 West Virginia Football & Jacksonville Jaguars🧠 Mindset • Toughness • LeadershipCheck out Champion Athletes - https://champion-athletes.com00:00 – Champion Athletes Nutrition Sponsor Segment01:25 – Meet Kevin Landolt01:38 – Growing Up in Burlington Township02:03 – Wrestling Family & Early Influence From His Dad02:35 – Finding the Willingboro Wrestling Program03:05 – Coaches & Mentors Who Shaped Him04:07 – Wrestling Before Clubs Existed04:53 – How Elite Wrestlers Trained Back Then05:04 – Choosing Holy Cross High School05:47 – Freshman Year Struggles & Wrestling Up a Weight06:47 – Building a Winning Program at Holy Cross07:47 – State Tournament Experience & Mentality Shift08:28 – The Mindset Difference Between Winning & Losing09:10 – Wrestling Before YouTube & TrackWrestling10:09 – Holy Cross Football Success Begins10:50 – Winning State Titles in Football11:08 – Choosing Football Over Wrestling in College12:21 – Why West Virginia Was the Right Choice13:14 – Life Inside a Division I Football Program14:41 – Wrestling’s Advantage in Football15:17 – Why Wrestling Was Harder Than Football16:05 – Big Sack vs Donovan McNabb & Favorite Memories17:18 – Realizing the NFL Was Possible18:17 – NFL Combine & Draft Process19:46 – Getting Drafted by the Jaguars21:05 – NFL Training Camp & Mental Pressure21:29 – First NFL Paycheck Story23:05 – Making the Jaguars Roster23:50 – Beating the 49ers & NFL Rookie Season24:37 – How Wrestling Built NFL Toughness25:52 – Life After Football & The XFL27:26 – Returning to Wrestling as a Coach28:05 – Coaching at Riverside & Developing Wrestlers29:04 – Coaching His Daughter in Wrestling30:24 – Biggest Differences in Wrestling Today31:31 – Advice for Wrestlers Chasing Greatness32:33 – Final Thoughts & Outro | 33m 11s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  041: Its Our Turn with the Ross Twins | Two brothers. One path. And now… it’s their turn.The Ross Twins (Thomas & John) join New Jersey Mat Chat to talk about their journey, their bond, and what’s next as they prepare to enter one of the toughest wrestling rooms in the country at CBA.This episode goes deeper than wrestling:• Growing up as twins• Battling serious health issues early in life• Choosing the right high school program• Competing against each other for a spot• Their mindset heading into high school wrestlingFrom the mat to life outside the sport, this is a real look at two young wrestlers with big goals — and the discipline to back it up.If you follow NJ wrestling… remember the name.🤼♂️ Ross Twins📍 Christian Brothers Academy (CBA)🧠 Mindset • Brotherhood • Future00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:47 – Meet the Ross Twins (Thomas & John)00:58 – Being Twins: Who’s Older?01:48 – Growing Up Together (and Apart in the Hospital)02:05 – 12 Surgeries & Early Health Battle03:31 – Different Personalities & Interests05:25 – Choosing CBA Over Other Schools06:44 – Why They Chose CBA (Academics + Wrestling)07:02 – First Impressions of Coaches & Training07:20 – Current Weights & Future Lineup Questions09:35 – Team Lineup Speculation & Competition10:15 – Who Starts? Competing With Your Twin11:29 – Brother Rivalry: Who’s Better?11:30 – Strengths & Wrestling Styles Compared12:17 – Training at Triumph Wrestling12:38 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle Preferences13:09 – Thoughts on Greco Wrestling13:52 – Looking Ahead to High School Competition15:05 – Ironman vs Powerade (Big Tournament Goals)16:04 – Life Outside Wrestling (Hobbies & Interests)17:06 – Beach Life & Personality Differences17:11 – Wrestlers They Look Up To19:26 – Growing Up as Twins (Life Moments)20:54 – Injuries & Setbacks22:26 – Freshman Year Goals (State Titles)23:14 – Style Breakdown & Readiness for HS24:06 – Confidence vs Reality at Next Level25:21 – Wrestling Maturity & Growth26:22 – Brotherhood of Wrestling27:28 – Future: College, NIL & Careers29:02 – Money, Goals & Long-Term Thinking30:30 – Confidence, Mindset & Expectations30:34 – Incoming CBA Talent & Team Outlook31:26 – Calling Out the Shore Conference31:49 – Final Thoughts & Outro | 32m 44s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  040: Simplified with Ricky DeLorenzo | Ricky DiLorenzo breaks down his journey from a lightly competing youth wrestler to a New Jersey state placer and one of the toughest competitors in the state.In this episode, we cover:• His rise at Toms River East• The impact of Coach Mark Gray on the program• Why he doesn’t overcomplicate training• Balancing a 4.6 GPA with high-level wrestling• His state tournament run (and tough losses)• The mindset shift needed to go from placer → championThis one is different — no hype, no fluff. Just a wrestler who keeps it simple… and gets results.🤼♂️ NJ Wrestling📍 Toms River East🧠 Discipline • Consistency • Development00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:46 – Meet Ricky DiLorenzo01:08 – Early Wrestling & Limited Competition01:53 – Considering Leaving for CBA02:20 – Coaching Changes at Toms River East03:04 – Impact of Coach Mark Gray04:02 – Freshman Year Injury (Fractured Elbow)04:18 – Sophomore Year Breakout (4th in NJ)04:50 – Offseason Approach: “Just Keep Working”05:46 – Team Culture Shift Under Coach Gray07:20 – Shore Conference & Tough Competition Ahead07:56 – Leadership Style: Lead by Example08:16 – Practice Habits & Routine09:18 – Family Support & Wrestling Background09:47 – Academics: 4.6 GPA & School Balance10:15 – College Options: Ivy vs Big Ten11:03 – Strength Training & Old School Approach11:49 – Weight Management & Nutrition12:17 – Offseason Training & Workout Partners12:54 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle Debate13:56 – Problems with Rules: Control & Stalling14:47 – Would He Change Anything About Wrestling?15:40 – Life Outside Wrestling16:14 – Personality, Popularity & Staying Grounded16:54 – Teammates & Training Partners18:00 – When He Started Wrestling18:18 – Future in MMA?19:03 – College Goals: All-American → National Champ20:06 – Long-Term Plans (Law Enforcement)21:00 – Shoutouts & Support System21:57 – Season Recap: District Title → Regions Loss22:17 – State Tournament Loss to Greyson Pettit23:00 – Backside Matches & Tough Losses23:59 – Finishing 7th in NJ24:59 – Mental Lessons from States25:38 – Final Reflections & Moving Forward26:28 – Outro | 26m 58s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  039: Mind Over Matter with Gideon Gonzalez | From getting beat up as a kid… to standing on top of New Jersey.Gideon Gonzalez joins New Jersey Mat Chat to break down his journey to becoming a New Jersey State Champion at 138 lbs — and what it really took to get there.We dive into:• Growing up in a wrestling family• The pressure of carrying a name• Fargo & Greco success translating to folkstyle• Bergen Catholic vs St. Joe’s rivalry• Getting sick days before states… and still winning it all• The mindset that separates good from eliteThis episode is about more than wins — it’s about belief, development, and doing things the hard way.If you’re a wrestler, parent, or coach in NJ… this is one to study.🤼♂️ New Jersey Wrestling🧠 Mindset • Discipline • Development📍 Built for NJ wrestlers00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:45 – Meet Gideon Gonzalez (138 State Champ)00:58 – What Winning a State Title Felt Like01:47 – Growing Up in a Wrestling Family02:47 – Early Influences & Role Models03:36 – Other Sports & Choosing Wrestling04:01 – Brother’s State Title & Family Impact05:20 – Pressure, Legacy & Setting Bigger Goals05:53 – Choosing Bergen Catholic06:30 – Adjusting to a National-Level Program08:34 – Early High School Struggles & Skill Gaps10:00 – Fargo & Greco Breakthrough10:47 – Bergen Catholic vs St. Joe’s Rivalry12:38 – Season Journey & Early Losses14:33 – Cutting Weight & Lineup Adjustments15:05 – Close Matches & Learning Limits16:33 – Getting Sick Right Before States18:56 – State Tournament Run Begins19:44 – State Finals Match Breakdown21:09 – Becoming a State Champion21:51 – Training Room, Teammates & Culture22:30 – Mindset: Wrestling Fearless23:37 – Club Wrestling vs Multiple Rooms24:49 – Carrying the Gonzalez Name24:56 – College Plans & Future Goals26:25 – Legacy: How He Wants to Be Remembered27:29 – Advice for Young Wrestlers28:56 – Coaches & Final ShoutoutsBecome an wrestling official: http://njwoa.net | 29m 40s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  038: No Issues with Luke Johnston | Some wrestlers compete with doubt. Others don’t.Luke Johnston joins New Jersey Mat Chat to break down the mindset behind his approach to wrestling — one built on confidence and preparation. And a pace like no other.We talk about what separates good wrestlers from great ones, how he handles pressure in big matches, and the habits that build real consistency on and off the mat.This episode isn’t about hype — it’s about control, discipline, and showing up ready.If you’re serious about wrestling in New Jersey, this is one to watch.🤼♂️ NJ Wrestling🧠 Mindset • Discipline • Confidence📍 Built in New Jersey00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:45 – Meet Luke Johnston01:05 – Where It All Started (Early Wrestling Days)01:50 – When He Knew He Was Different02:40 – Building Confidence Early03:30 – Training Environment & Coaches Impact04:20 – What Separates Good vs Great Wrestlers05:10 – Developing the “No Issues” Mindset06:00 – Handling Pressure & Expectations06:50 – Big Matches & Proving Himself07:40 – Learning From Losses (Without Losing Confidence)08:30 – In-Match Mindset & Adjustments09:20 – Wrestling Style & Approach10:05 – Practice Habits That Actually Matter10:50 – Strength, Conditioning & Discipline11:40 – Staying Focused During the Season12:20 – Biggest Challenges Faced13:10 – Turning Point in His Career14:00 – Goals for This Season14:50 – College Wrestling Aspirations15:30 – Advice for Younger Wrestlers16:20 – What “No Issues” Really Means17:10 – Final Thoughts & Message to NJ Wrestling | 26m 04s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  037: The Climb with Will Cruz | He didn’t grow up wrestling. He didn’t start early. And he still made the state finals.Paulsboro standout Will Cruz joins New Jersey Mat Chat to break down his journey from starting the sport in 7th grade to becoming one of the top wrestlers in New Jersey.We talk about wrestling up for the team, dealing with losses at districts and regions, earning the #1 seed at states, and making a run to the state finals — all while learning how to handle pressure, setbacks, and expectations.This episode is about growth, mindset, and what it really takes to climb in NJ wrestling.If you’re a wrestler, parent, or coach — this is one you need to hear.🤼♂️ Paulsboro Wrestling🎯 State Finals Run📍 Built in New Jersey00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:46 – Meet Will Cruz | Paulsboro Wrestling01:00 – From Brooklyn to Paulsboro (No Wrestling Background)01:40 – Starting Wrestling Late (7th Grade Story)02:30 – First Coach Impact & Learning the Hard Way03:20 – Life at Paulsboro HS (Small School Culture)04:20 – Why He Chose Wrestling Over Soccer05:00 – Freshman Year Struggles & Getting Tougher06:10 – Building a Name Early in NJ Wrestling07:00 – Fargo, Freestyle & Rapid Improvement07:50 – “I Told Myself I Had to Win a State Title”08:40 – Wrestling Up a Weight for the Team09:30 – Fighting Through Injury & Being Sick at States10:30 – District Loss → Reset Mindset11:10 – Region Loss → “Next Week Is a New Tournament”12:00 – Adjusting Training Before States12:50 – Getting the #1 Seed (Unexpected Reaction)13:40 – Why He Doesn’t Look at Brackets14:20 – Mindset Shift: “You’re Will Cruz”15:00 – State Semifinal Pin (Breakthrough Moment)16:00 – Night Before Finals (No Weight Cut Stress)16:50 – Sister Also Makes State Finals (Family Moment)17:30 – State Finals Match Breakdown18:20 – The Moment He Felt Overwhelmed19:00 – Post-Match Emotion & Disappointment20:00 – The Ride Home From Atlantic City21:00 – Coaches’ Message: “You Got Next Year”22:00 – Goals for Next Season (State Title Mindset)22:40 – Wrestling Style Inspiration (Japan & Burroughs)23:30 – College Goals & Virginia Tech Interest24:10 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next | 26m 25s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  036: Unthinkable with Greyson Pettit | This one is different.Greyson Pettit joins New Jersey Mat Chat to share a story no athlete ever expects to tell — the moment everything changed, and how he’s fought back from it.We talk about the mental side of wrestling that doesn’t get seen… dealing with setbacks, staying connected to the sport, and what it really takes to keep going when things don’t go your way.This isn’t just about wrestling — it’s about perspective, resilience, and the mindset behind a comeback.If you’re a wrestler, parent, or coach in New Jersey, this is one you need to hear.🤼♂️ New Jersey Wrestling🧠 Mindset • Adversity • Comeback📍 Built in New Jersey00:00 Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:46 Meet Greyson Pettit01:00 The 21-Seed Run That Shocked Everyone01:38 Junior Year Injury and ACL Tear02:54 Sophomore Year Injury and Bad Weight Cut03:24 Losing Love for Wrestling04:08 Bad Habits, Snacking, and the Weight Cut Spiral04:59 Summer Reset: “I’m Not Cutting Weight”06:12 Fargo and Feeling Good Again07:08 Discipline vs. Cutting Weight07:55 Choosing the Right Weight for the Team08:34 JV Freshman Year and Early Doubts09:57 Season Goals: Just Place on the Podium10:52 Escape the Rock and the Spaulding Match12:45 Districts and Regions Momentum13:42 Expecting a Top-10 Seed… Then Seeing #2114:31 Doubts Return Before States15:07 Coach Maxwell’s Message: “You’re Going to Win”15:32 Beating Haggerty16:04 Revenge Over DeLorenzo17:04 Upset Over Returning State Champ Spalding17:37 Managing Pain, Weight, and Recovery18:56 Night Before Finals Mindset20:13 Locked In for the Finals20:54 State Champion21:09 College Coaches Start Reaching Out22:23 Rutgers, Iowa, and the Recruiting Process24:07 Celebrating With a Johnny Rockets Milkshake24:31 Family Emotions and Sacrifices26:34 Coaching, Mentors, and Uncle Dion27:53 Basement Boys, Garage Work, and Training Roots28:54 From JV Freshman to State Champion29:49 Advice for Young Wrestlers30:59 Belief, Dreams, and Visualization31:21 Fate, Destiny, and the Meaning of the Run32:19 Dark Horse Talk and Proving People Wrong32:55 “Nobody Believed But Me”33:44 Back to School, Disney Trip, and What a Week35:09 Final Thoughts | 35m 34s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  035: Under Control with Amari Vann | Delsea standout Amari Vann joins New Jersey Mat Chat for an honest, unfiltered conversation about wrestling, leadership, nutrition, and big goals.Amari talks openly about missing last year’s postseason, learning from weight cutting mistakes, and how he’s turned things around this season. He breaks down his role as a team captain, his college wrestling ambitions, freestyle dreams, and what it will take to reach Atlantic City and compete for a state title.From mindset to match prep, this episode is packed with insight for NJ wrestlers, parents, and coaches.🤼♂️ Delsea Wrestling🎯 138 Pounds📍 Built in New Jersey00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA01:40 – Meet Amari Vann | Delsea Wrestling Star02:00 – Season Check-In: How Things Are Going02:30 – Is Delsea Where They Want to Be Yet?03:10 – Being a Team Captain and Leading by Example03:50 – Academics and Favorite Subject (Math Guy!)04:15 – College Plans and Wanting to Leave NJ05:00 – Big Goals: Wrestling in Warm Weather05:40 – Why He Missed Last Year’s Postseason06:30 – Weight Cutting Struggles and Lessons Learned07:20 – Fixing Nutrition and Taking Accountability08:15 – Freshman Success and Returning to Form09:00 – Postseason Goals for 138 Pounds09:40 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle: Which Is Better?10:25 – International Wrestling Dreams11:00 – Jordan Burroughs Inspiration11:30 – One Wrestling Rule He Would Change12:15 – Training Partners in the Delsea Room13:05 – Advice to His 11-Year-Old Brother13:40 – First Meal After the Season Ends14:10 – Previewing the Big Delsea vs Delsea Dual15:10 – Match Predictions and Team Confidence16:00 – Guaranteeing Another State Title16:30 – Final Thoughts & Send-OffBecome a wrestling official - http://njwoa.net | 14m 09s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  034: No Holding Back with Aidan Flynn | Princeton commit Jackson Weller (Delran HS) sits down with New Jersey Mat Chat to talk leadership, recruiting, training mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of New Jersey wrestling.From choosing Princeton over other Ivy League programs, to staying loyal to a public high school, to how he prepares mentally and physically before matches — this episode is a must-watch for wrestlers, parents, and coaches.🎧 Leadership. Discipline. NJ pride.📍 Delran Wrestling | 🎓 Princeton University🤼♂️ Built in New Jersey.00:00 – NJ Wrestling Officials Needed (Quick PSA)01:00 – Meet Jackson Weller | Delran Wrestling Leader01:25 – Delran Wrestling 2025 Outlook & Key Returners02:20 – What Being a Team Captain Really Means02:50 – Training Partners & Practice Room Culture03:05 – Princeton Commitment Story (Recruiting Breakdown)04:10 – Final 3 Schools: Princeton, Penn, Cornell04:25 – GPA, Academics & Engineering Goals04:55 – Folkstyle vs Freestyle: Which Do You Prefer?05:20 – Training Differences: HS Season vs Freestyle Season05:55 – Weigh-Ins, Diet & Cutting Weight the Smart Way06:35 – Pre-Match Routine & Mental Prep07:10 – Music Before Matches (What’s on the Playlist?)07:40 – Wrestling With Dad on the Coaching Staff08:20 – “My Mom Knows More Wrestling Than Most People”09:10 – Describing Coach Marty in One Word10:10 – Rivals, Pressure & Chasing State Titles11:20 – Advice for Young Wrestlers Watching12:35 – Public School Pride13:44 – Be part of the journeyBecome a wrestling official - http://njwoa.net | 14m 23s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  033: Bearing Down with Jackson Weller | Princeton commit Jackson Weller (Delran HS) sits down with New Jersey Mat Chat to talk leadership, recruiting, training mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of New Jersey wrestling.From choosing Princeton over other Ivy League programs, to staying loyal to a public high school, to how he prepares mentally and physically before matches — this episode is a must-watch for wrestlers, parents, and coaches.🎧 Leadership. Discipline. NJ pride.📍 Delran Wrestling | 🎓 Princeton University🤼♂️ Built in New Jersey.Become a wrestling official - http://njwoa.net00:48 Meet Jackson Weller | Delran Wrestling Leader01:13 Delran Wrestling 2025 Outlook & Key Returners02:09 What Being a Team Captain Really Means02:39 Training Partners & Practice Room Culture02:54 Princeton Commitment Story (Recruiting Breakdown)03:59 Final 3 Schools: Princeton, Penn, Cornell04:14 GPA, Academics & Engineering Goals04:44 Folkstyle vs Freestyle: Which Do You Prefer?05:09 Training Differences: HS Season vs Freestyle Season05:44 Weigh-Ins, Diet & Cutting Weight the Smart Way06:24 Pre-Match Routine & Mental Prep06:59 Music Before Matches (What’s on the Playlist?)07:29 Wrestling With Dad on the Coaching Staff08:09 “My Mom Knows More Wrestling Than Most People”08:59 Describing Coach Marty in One Word09:59 Rivals, Pressure & Chasing State Titles11:09 Advice for Young Wrestlers Watching12:24 Why He Stayed at Delran (Public School Pride)13:29 Final Thoughts & Delran Wrestling Shoutout | 13m 58s | ||||||
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| 1/8/26 |  032: The Pit with Greg Troxell & more | The Phillipsburg “Pit” isn’t just a gym — it’s a proving ground.In this episode, we step inside one of NJ wrestling’s most iconic venues with Greg Troxell and the legendary voices who’ve called matches here for decades. From historic rivalries to “Pit Magic,” this is about legacy, pressure, and what it means to wrestle in front of a crowd that never lets up.👇 Chapters below00:00 Intro00:50 Why NJ Wrestling Needs Officials01:27 Welcome to the Historic Phillipsburg “Pit”02:00 Greg Troxell: Growing Up Wrestling in the Pit04:51 Why Phillipsburg Still Hosts Matches Here05:24 The Reality of Hosting a Match in the Pit06:16 Troxell’s Career: Wrestler, Coach, Leader07:01 The Legendary Rivalries (Highlands, Paulsboro, Del Val)08:14 “This Place Tests Your Soul"09:19 Home-Mat Advantage Is REAL Here10:46 Losing in the Pit (And Remembering It Forever)12:42 Wrestling for the Names That Came Before You14:54 Why NJ State Titles Are Brutal to Win Today16:22 What It Takes to Be Elite Now17:30 Who Greg Troxell Idolized Growing Up19:26 Wrestling vs Football (And Penn State)22:10 Mike Moore: The Voice of the Pit23:27 Has Wrestling Gotten Better or Worse?25:17 The Loudest Moments Ever in the Pit27:03 What “Pit Magic” Really Means29:46 Another Legendary Voice Joins In32:30 Announcing 5 Sports for 30+ Years34:10 The Wildest Night Inside These Walls36:09 – Why This Match Belongs in the Pit36:57 Be part of the journeyBecome a wrestling official - http://njwoa.net | 36m 44s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  031: Outside-in with Kurt Pellegrino | We sit down with the Jersey Shore wrestling legend, BJJ phenom, and UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino to chat about everything from wrestling to coaching, to parenting, to mental health. 00:00 Intro00:18 Pellegrino MMA01:20 Welcome Kurt Pellegrino02:00 Becoming a hammer05:00 Your opponent doesn't matter08:57 Beat the midget09:54 Championship Mentality14:22 College, Dislexia & Dip17:00 'Kut' Pellegrino18:50 I hate fighting21:55 Coaching23:20 Reclassing & Education29:30 Parenting34:15 Coaching St. Rose46:26 Little Nicky50:47 Be part of the journeyTry out Pellegrino MMA in Manasquan, NJhttps://www.pellegrinomma.com/Guest Instagram:@kurtpellegrino | 51m 13s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 |  030: McCandid with Armani McCann | We sit down with Jackson's own Armani McCann to discuss the Liberty & Memorial merger, martial arts, and his surprising choice of music...00:00 Intro00:18 Pellegrino MMA01:20 Welcome Armani McCann01:38 The Merge03:21 Season's coming04:23 Young Karate kid06:55 Steady rising10:30 Academic comeback12:25 College visits13:16 My sis used to beat my....14:43 Elite Inner Power15:45 Freestyling17:54 Match day19:53 Trust my coaches21:00 Inspirations & Nutrition23:55 Inner Power Martial Arts24:30 Be part of the journeyTry out Pellegrino MMA in Manasquan, NJhttps://www.pellegrinomma.com/Guest Instagram:@armani.mccann | 24m 56s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 |  029: Humble & Hungry featuring Tanner Hodgins | Tanner Hodgins, one the top 190 pounders in the country, is back on after his fun at the world championships in Greece. This time we went down to 'the barn' to discuss his college recruitment, and how he narrowed it down on where to continue his storied wrestling career.00:00 Intro00:18 Beato Baits00:58 Welcome back Tanner Hodgins01:45 Repechage & Competing Internationally06:15 Official Visit: Arizona State07:50 Official Visit: NC State09:10 Official Visit: Virginia Tech10:15 Official Visit: Michigan12:40 Official Visit: Oklahoma State14:40 Plains, Pains, & Automobiles17:08 Advice to future recruits20:00 Narrowing it down22:11 Senior Rebel25:14 The Choice28:08 Be part of the journeyGuest Instagram:@tannerjhodginsBeato BaitsEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 28m 32s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  028: Quiet Storm with Dominic Marino | We sat down with Cinnaminson's very own 138 pounder to discuss their program, his first trip to Atlantic City, college expectations, alignments, and more...00:00 Intro00:18 Beato Baits00:58 Welcome Dominic Marino01:18 Atlantic City02:30 No off season04:35 Freestlyling05:31 Cinnaminson Program07:20 Weight game & Goals08:21 College Goals & Prep10:59 Mat side weigh ins13:40 Out on Alignment18:19 Be part of the journeyGuest Instagram:@dominic.marino09Beato BaitsEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 18m 46s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 |  027: Live and Learn with Ryan McConaghy | We sat down with West Deptford stud Ryan Mcconaghy to chat about his rise, his future, and mom's cooking.00:00 Intro00:14 Beato Baits00:53 Welcome Ryan McConaghy01:15 Prep for final year02:20 Rearview mirror06:15 Club life07:35 West Deptford09:20 Peak into the future10:30 Competition11:57 Atlantic City bound14:18 The Program15:40 Cross country17:10 The Evolution19:05 Immortal Technique20:30 Family first21:31 Be part of the journeyGuest Instagram:@ryan.mcconaghy | 21m 59s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  026: Surest Thing with Vinny Santaniello | We set up shop at Shore Thing wrestling club to get an up-close look at the man who has remained relevant after 30+ years as a coach, mentor and friend of countless wrestlers, parents and coaches throughout New Jersey. Please welcome Vinny Santaniello.Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 29m 54s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 |  025: The Whistle Part 4 with Vinny Russo & Gary Wade | In part 4 of our official series, highly respected officials Vinny Russo & Gary Wade are back to chat about what could be the most confusing part of a wrestling match: near fall.Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 57m 24s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 |  024: Ladies Night with Madison Rucci | We sat down with our first lady wrestler, Madison Rucci of Jackson, NJ, to discuss the fastest growing sport, the merging of Liberty & Memorial, and prom dresses...Guest Instagram: @madsrucci | 14m 06s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 |  023: Champion Athletes with Dan Wernikoff & Anthony White | We sat down with Dan Wernikoff of Champion Athletes & Anthony White from Rutgers Wrestling to gain some insight about the science and data behind nutrition and weight management. Experience what it's like first hand for a wrestler and their parents to work with a nutritionist.Guest Instagram: @danwernikoff @championathletes @anthony.white25 | 45m 31s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 |  022: Sure Thing with Vincent Santaniello Jr | We sat down with Vincent Santaniello, nationally ranked collegiate wrestler from New Jersey’s own Brick Memorial, to discuss his college journey, Shore Thing, and growing up in one of Jersey's top wrestling clubs.Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 18m 55s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 |  021: Dragon for Life with Sonny Amato | We sat down with Rumson Fair Haven stud Sonny Amato to chat about his recruiting status, NIL, Pauly Legs and……Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 32m 23s | ||||||
| 9/5/25 |  020: The Whistle Part 3 with Russo & Wade | Two current HS wrestling coaches sit down with two highly respected wrestling officials to chat about all things wrestling. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 1h 09m 31s | ||||||
| 8/29/25 |  019: The Blair Way with Anthony Curlo Jr | Anthony Curlo stopped in the studio to chat about life at Blair Academy, his teammates and staying healthy by eating the best fresh eggs in New Jersey. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 49m 56s | ||||||
| 8/22/25 |  018: Ground Zero with Dale & Vinny Fava | Felician University’s head wrestling coach Dale Fava and his brother, assistant coach Vinny Fava chat about New Jersey’s only D2 wrestling program, their recruiting tactics and building the program from “Ground Zero”. A must watch for HS wrestlers. Beato Baits Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/beatobaits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.beato.baits | 1h 13m 21s | ||||||
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