Nickals and Dimes

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sits down with former NCAA Champion and Penn State great Matt Brown for an inspiring conversation about wrestling, faith, and purpose. Matt shares what it was like coming back to visit Penn State, how he stays in shape post-competition, and how his mission trip changed his perspective on life. He reflects on the moment he knew he wanted to wrestle at the next level, how he built unshakable confidence, and the path that led to his national championship. Get started at http://factormeals.com/BO50OFF and use code BO50OFF to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00 Matt Brown Intro 00:22 Tony Burned his leg 05:26 Matt Coming back to Penn State to Visit 08:20 What Matt does to stay in shape 11:05 Matt's Mission Trip 14:44 How Matt ended up at Penn State 18:58 This episode is sponsored by Factor 20:18 When Matt knew he wanted to wrestle at the next level 28:13 How Matt Built his Confidence 32:54 Matt on Winning the NCAA Championship 42:16 Matt's Book: Mission Accomplished Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with NCAA champ and Penn State legend Nick Lee for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond wrestling. They dive into Nick’s experience growing up homeschooled for a couple years, his views on the education system, and how that shaped his wrestling journey. They also explore Nick’s Christian faith, how it’s impacted his life on and off the mat, and what his transition has been like moving from athlete to coach. Of course, Bo tries to pry a few Penn State “secrets” out of him — and the stories don’t disappoint. The conversation wraps up with memories from college, reflections on growing up, and a breakdown of this year’s Final X. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code NICKALS at https://huel.com/insertcode (Minimum $75 purchase). MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00 – Nick Lee Intro 00:22 – Israel and Iran War 02:29 – The School System & Being Homeschooled 15:25 – Christianity Talk 26:32 – This Episode is Sponsored by Huel 27:48 – Nick’s Transition from Athlete to Coach 37:22 – What Penn State Secrets Does Nick Know? 45:04 – Nick’s Life Growing Up 51:24 – The College Days 1:02:00 – Final X Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with one of college wrestling’s rising stars — Levi Haines. Levi opens up about his deep love for hunting, telling stories from his first hunt to some close encounters in the wild. The conversation shifts from the outdoors to the mat as Bo and Levi talk through his goals, his mindset heading into Final X, and why he didn’t use his redshirt year at Penn State. He shares his perspective on the Penn State wrestling culture, how it’s shaped him as an athlete, and what separates each team he’s been on. Go to http://tastemade.com/nickals to try Tastemade+ free for 7 days right now MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00 – Levi Haines Intro 00:26 – Levi’s Love for Hunting 08:31 – Any Close Calls While Hunting? 12:23 – Levi’s First Hunt 18:17 – What’s a Better Feeling? 22:17 – This Episode is Sponsored by Tastemade+ 23:32 – Levi’s Thoughts on Final X 33:43 – Levi’s Wrestling Goals 40:41 – What It’s Like Being on Different Penn State Teams 47:22 – Not Using a Redshirt Year 52:37 – Why Levi Chose Penn State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo reflects on his most recent fight, giving fans an inside look at how his camp went, the highs and lows of fight week, and what was really going through his mind before and after stepping into the Octagon. He opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of being the most talked-about fighter in the world for 24 hours, the truth behind the weight cut rumors, and what his game plan looks like for the rest of the year—both inside and outside of the cage. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code BO to sign up - new customers can score $200 in bonus bets when you bet just $5. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00 How Bo's Camp and Fight Week Went 08:02 You don't have the highs without the lows 11:42 thoughts on the actual fight 30:12 De Ridder as an Opponent 31:49 Download DraftKings Sportsbook and use code BO 33:30 Bo's game plan for the rest of the year 42:06 Bo being the most talked about fighter for a day 48:47 Other things Bo has planned for rest of the year 52:01 Was the weight cut real?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo sits down with the Mirasola Twins for a fast-paced, fun, and brutally honest conversation about life on and off the mat. The twins kick things off by talking about school, what they’ve been up to, and their upcoming competition weekend in Las Vegas. From there, the conversation jumps into what college wrestling has really been like, how they’re adjusting to the grind, and the transition from dominating in high school to battling in the NCAA. They dive into the origins of their wrestling journey, growing up training together, and what it’s like having a built-in training partner 24/7. Of course, Bo digs into the twin dynamic—how to tell them apart, what they actually argue about, and which one’s winning more takedowns right now. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/bo to get 10% off your first month. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00:00 Mirasola Twins Intro 00:00:23 Mirasola Twins ON School and What they're Up to 00:02:49 Competing in Vegas this Weekend 00:10:13 What has College Wrestling been like? 00:21:37 High School for the Twin 00:26:21 Starting Wrestling 00:30:41 This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp 00:31:42 Transition from High School to College Wrestling 00:55:30 What do the twins disagree on? 01:04:37 Telling the twins apart 01:09:10 The Hard Hitting Questions 01:12:59 Reacting to Zack Ryder's Transfer 01:17:16 Which Twin has more Takedowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/bo to get 10% off your first month. Welcome back to Nickals and Dimes! In this episode, the boys sit down with content creator and former college wrestler Cayden Henschel. With over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, Cayden has become one of the biggest voices in wrestling media, using his platform to help grow the sport and bring a fresh perspective to the wrestling world. The conversation kicks off with Cayden reflecting on his last college wrestling match and what it meant to close that chapter. He shares how he first got started in wrestling, and later, how he made the transition into content creation. From filming his early videos to growing his channel into one of the most popular in the wrestling space, Cayden walks through his creative journey. We also talk about who Cayden looks up to, what it really takes to be a creator in today’s digital world, and how he’s planning the next steps in his career. He shares valuable advice for people just getting started with content and gives his thoughts on how wrestling can continue to grow through social media and storytelling. This episode is full of insight for wrestlers, creators, and fans alike. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more from Nickals and Dimes! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00:00 Cayden Intro 00:00:25 Cayden's Last College Wrestling Match 00:07:53 How did Cayden Start Wrestling 00:12:34 How Cayden got started making content 00:19:50 Who Cayden Looks up to 00:25:31 What it takes to be a creator 00:34:11 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp 00:35:37 What is Cayden going to do next? 00:43:24 Advice to people starting content 00:54:33 How does Wrestling grow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys are joined by some of the best minds in wrestling—NCAA Champions David Carr and Michael Macchiavello, along with World Champion Stevan Micic—to dive deep into the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The crew goes weight class by weight class, breaking down the biggest matchups, potential upsets, and key storylines heading into the tournament. With firsthand experience at the highest levels, David, Michael, Bo, Tony, and Stevan bring expert insight into what fans can expect when the best wrestlers in the country hit the mat. Who’s taking home titles? Which weight classes are the toughest? What underdogs have the best shot at making a run? The boys debate it all, making their predictions for each division. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! Drop a comment below if you’re planning on going to the tournament and let us know your picks. NCAA Bracket to follow along: https://www.ncaa.com/_flysystem/public-s3/files/2025%20D1%20Wrestling%20brackets.pdf MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:15 157lb Predictions 00:08:12 165lb Predictions 00:17:48 Heavy Weight Predictions 00:23:15 125lb Predictions 00:31:14 133lb Predictions 00:44:59 141lbs Prediction 01:02:53 149lb Predictions 01:13:15 174lb Predictions 01:32:40 197 Predictions 01:50:07 184lb Predictions 02:11:21 Team Race (aka the race for 2nd place) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, we’re joined by the one and only Ariel Helwani—one of the most respected and influential voices in MMA media. Ariel has been covering combat sports for over a decade, winning multiple MMA Journalist of the Year awards and shaping the way fans experience the fight game. From hosting The Ariel Helwani Show to breaking some of the biggest stories in MMA history, he has built a reputation as one of the most insightful journalists in the industry. The conversation kicks off with how Ariel began his journalism journey at the University of Syracuse. From there, we dive into the world of MMA journalism, discussing how the field has changed and the challenges of covering such a dynamic sport. Ariel also breaks down the impact of the Netflix era in combat sports, giving his take on how streaming platforms could change the way fights are promoted and consumed. He shares his big break moment, the moment that took his career to the next level, and how he manages to stay up to date with everything happening in sports. The conversation shifts to Ariel discussing his relationship with Dana White, his favorite and craziest interviews, and what it’s really like dealing with fighters in and out of the cage. He also shares his thoughts on how MMA can become more mainstream, the dream interviews he’d still love to do, and the unique relationship between the sport and its fans. Go check out Ariel's channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCVOdVp54jLrFhRUm4S29HeA https://sports.yahoo.com/combat/ MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE GO FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nobickal1/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobickal Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoBickal GO FOLLOW TONY'S SOCIALS: Tony: https://www.instagram.com/ant_thechamp_cassar/ DON'T FOLLOW RONAN: https://www.instagram.com/theronanbell/ 00:00:00 - Ariel Intro 00:07:48 - The Idea of a Multiperson Interview Show 00:11:13 - MMA Journalism 00:14:29 - Netflix Era in Combat Sports 00:20:37 - Big Break Moment for Ariel 00:27:21 - How Does Ariel Stay Up to Date with Sports 00:32:35 - Ariel’s Relationship with Dana White 00:51:02 - Ariel’s Favorite and Craziest Interviews 01:04:47 - Dealing with Fighters 01:09:36 - How can MMA be more main stream 01:20:58 - Who are some people Ariel dreams to interview? 01:31:26 - Relationships between the sport of MMA and the Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys sit down with Greg Kerkvliet, one of Penn State Wrestling’s standout heavyweights and NCAA Champ. From his performance on the mat to his thoughts on MMA and beyond, Greg gives us a full update on his season and what’s been happening in his world. The conversation kicks off with a fun debate about what makes a good bench press, followed by a deep dive into Greg’s current season and how things are shaping up so far. Greg also shares insights into his diet and gives an inside look at his experience competing at the CJI. Things get a bit lighter as Greg and the crew discuss topics like WWE, vegans, and even the ridiculous hypothetical: Greg vs. a chimp—who wins? Later, Bo shares the story of meeting comedian Shane Gillis last weekend and how his latest show was. To wrap up, the boys break down UFC 311, discuss the UFC’s hottest matchups, and talk about the potential trend of PSU wrestlers transitioning to MMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys dive into a mix of fitness, current events, and sports predictions. They kick things off with a conversation about bulking vs. cutting, breaking down their personal approaches to fitness and how to find the right balance. Next, the team reflects on what advice they would give to their younger selves, sharing some heartfelt and funny stories along the way. The discussion then shifts to the wildfires in LA and how they’re affecting the community. From there, the boys tackle the big question: Is TikTok being banned? They break down the rumors, what’s at stake, and how this could impact social media as a whole. Things lighten up with a fun segment on TV and movies, where they share what they’re currently watching and what’s worth checking out. The episode wraps up with their UFC 311 predictions, analyzing the fighters and calling out potential winners. Finally, they discuss PSU’s loss to Notre Dame, sharing their thoughts on what went wrong and what it means for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, we’re joined by none other than Chael Sonnen, “The American Gangster” himself. Chael is a former UFC contender, one of the most entertaining figures in MMA history, and an NCAA All-American wrestler. Known for his sharp wit and deep insights, Chael brings his trademark energy to a conversation packed with wrestling, fighting, and everything in between. The episode kicks off with some classic NCAA wrestling talk and a hilarious story about Tony Two Fingers. Chael also shares his thoughts on Bo’s dominant performance at UFC 309, breaking down what made it so impressive. The discussion then turns to the Treigning Labs workouts, with a nod to Coach Cal and his innovative approach to training. Chael reflects on how he got into MMA and the journey that took him from wrestling to the octagon. The boys then dive into what they would change about NCAA wrestling, sparking an in-depth discussion on improving the sport and helping American wrestlers transition to MMA. The conversation shifts to Coach Cael Sanderson, his impact on wrestling history, and the legendary rivalries that shaped the sport. Things heat up as Chael weighs in on the potential matchup of McGregor vs. Logan Paul and the hypothetical clash of Bo vs. Khamzat. Finally, the episode wraps up with a look at how Hodge Trophy voting works and why it’s so important in wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, the boys cover a variety of topics, starting with some shocking news about a United Health Care shooter who was caught just 20 miles from their location. They share their reactions to the incident. The conversation then shifts to UFC 310, where the team breaks down the fights, shares their thoughts on standout performances, and talks about what this card means for the fighters moving forward. Bo also reveals that he’s giving up his iPhone, explaining why he may make the switch. The crew then shares the story of how Bo got scammed during his recent trip to Vegas. The group also has a lively debate about why Bo might be the only person they know who uses Pinterest, sparking a discussion about the platform’s purpose and appeal. Later, Ronan talks about his new passion for running, and Bo and Tony reminisce about the fun memories they made in his first house, sharing what that milestone meant to him. To wrap things up, the team dives into a meaningful discussion during “Let’s Get Deep,” exploring the idea of why being the exception is often necessary to achieve true greatness. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with all things Nickals and Dimes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo is back in State College, and we catch up on what he has been doing and how training camp is finishing up. We dive into a fun Harry Potter discussion, where we share our favorite characters and moments from the movies and books. Next, we talk about the best accents we’ve heard and Bo shares some stories from his time in Florida. We also chat about the upcoming election and the latest news. Bo mentions a cool moment when Donald Trump gave him a shoutout on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Then, we talk about Jason Kelce smashing his phone and what happened there. We also get into some spooky fun with Halloween talk and share our favorite memories. Later, we discuss a recent incident where James Franklin yelled at a fan, and then we recap UFC 308 and talk about the latest in MMA. Finally, we finish up by discussing Saquon Barkley’s amazing hurdle in a recent game. Join us for another fun episode filled with laughs and great stories! Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights and behind-the-scenes stories from Nickals and Dimes! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE Presented by Betr ⚡️:️ G️O PLAY BETR PICKS NOW: USE CODE BONICKAL UFC LINES ARE OUT NOW!! MUST BE 21+ TC'S APPLY DOWNLOAD BETR ⚡️:️ https://engagebetr.onelink.me/auSX/Bonickal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices