Jason Bryant hosts the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, featuring Dr. Bill Welker, a longtime wrestling coach, referee, and journalist. They discuss Welker's career, including his early wrestling days in Pennsylvania, his move to West Virginia, and his contributions to the sport. Welker shares insights on wrestling's evolution, particularly regarding dieting and the growth of girls' wrestling. He also talks about his writing, including wrestling novels and a memoir. They touch on the challenges of maintaining sportsmanship and the importance of academic integrity in athletics. Welker remains active in promoting wrestling and supporting young athletes.

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5:18 - Dr. Bill Welker’s Early Wrestling Career and Coaching
12:40 - Wrestling in West Virginia and the Growth of Programs
19:18 - The Evolution of Wrestling Media and Dr. Welker’s Writing
22:37 - Dr. Welker’s Wrestling Novels and Their Themes
39:27 - The Role of Dieting and Weight Management in Wrestling
43:05 - The Impact of Girls’ Wrestling on the Sport
52:10 - Dr. Welker’s Involvement in Wrestling and Future Plans
1:05:26 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 784 –Recorded February 12, 2025

Ron Lang, author of "Mat Return," discusses his book's focus on the transformative power of wrestling across the United States. He highlights the sport's resurgence, emphasizing its benefits in personal growth and athletic development. Lang, a former football and wrestling coach, shares his passion for wrestling, which he believes is the most transformative sport.

He recounts his journey in starting wrestling programs in Texas and the challenges faced, including convincing football-dominated states like Texas to embrace wrestling. Lang also touches on the importance of showcasing wrestling's strong community in all 50 states and the emotional and inspirational stories within the sport

For the past 20-something years that I’ve covered the world of college wrestling, one system has always been extremely unique and interesting to me, the California Community College Athletic Association. Now branded as the 3C2A, the organization has sponsored a men’s wrestling collegiate championship since 1959. In 1982, the strangest thing about the league came into being - it became a fall sport. So for over 40 years, the first wrestling to kick off each season isn’t the NWCA All-Star Classic or an open somewhere in Michigan, it’s in September in California.
 
So what and who is actually competing out there? I went to find out, seeing some familiar faces along the way to tell some stories about what the athletes and coaches get out of competing in wrestling’s fall season.
 
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
7:40 - John Sachs from Tech-Fall.com
10:50 - Mt. San Antonio head coach David Rivera
13:00 - Fresno City College head coach Paul Keysaw
16:00 - Palomar College head coach Timmy Box
20:45 - Lassen College head coach Lonnie Nalls
25:30 - Mt. San Antonio assistant coach Chris Mecate
32:20 - Cal Poly Humboldt (D2) assistant coach Jim Zalesky
35:30 - Cuesta College head coach Joe Dansby
41:20 - Sacramento City College head coach Marques Gales 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 782 –Recorded December 13-14, 2024

One of the dynamics of small college wrestling is finding mat time for your large rostered teams. At Augsburg University, the Auggies host the Auggie Invitational, which has multiple divisions to help larger programs get mat time and keep their starters and non-starters engaged in their respective programs.
 
On Saturday, November 16, Jason Bryant of Mat Talk Online skipped over to Si Melby Hall on Augsburg’s campus to talk to a handful of coaches from around the region, country and Division II and III. What does each coach like to get out of these trips.

On this episode, you’ll hear from: 

8:10 - Concordia-Moorhead (Minn.) head coach Quincy Osborn.
12:36 - TCNJ head coach Joe Galante
19:15 - Lakeland head coach Mike DeRoehn
27:40 - Central head coach Landon Williams
33:50 - Sioux Falls head coach Matt Meuleners
40:18 - Stevens Institute head coach Anthony Bonaventura 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 781 –Recorded November 19, 2024

Back on May 8, 2009, the Wrestling 411 podcast with Kyle Klingman and Jason Bryant was running through its first (And only) season. A senior from Graham High School in Ohio named David Taylor would win the 2009 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Taylor had signed with Iowa State, but Cael Sanderson had a few week prior left Iowa State to take over at Penn State. At the time, Taylor didn’t yet know where he was publicly going to go, although most assumed he would follow Sanderson to Penn State.
 
This interview is from during Taylor’s senior year in high school. Taylor recently finished with a bronze medal at the non-Olympic world championships in Tirana, Albania, which most believe was his last competitive tournament. Taylor now takes over as the head coach at Oklahoma State. Enjoy this throwback from 2009.
 
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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 780 – Originally recorded May 8, 2009

It’s Men’s Wrestling Media Day at the University of Iowa, so there’s a lot of stuff to take in here. Special thanks to the University of Iowa media relations for sending this along.
 
Timestamps
0:10 - Greetings and Salutations - and some housekeeping
 
Iowa Men’s Wrestling Media Day
3:30 - Head coach Tom Brands
22:00 - Jacori Teemer
24:00 - Nelson Brands
26:00 - Ben Kueter
31:15 - Mikey Caliendo
33:00 - Stephen Buchanan
34:00 - Ryder Block
36:10 - Drake Ayala
37:30 - Gabe Arnold 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 759 – Recorded October 31, 2024

It’s time for the annual KCAC women’s Wrestling Media Day, where the eight teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will give their previews of the upcoming women’s wrestling season as well as hear questions from the media and fans who were watching live via the conference’s Facebook page. Nate Naasz of the NWCA serves as your moderator for media day.


Timestamps
0:10 - Greetings and Salutations - and some housekeeping 

KCAC Media Day
2:30 - Introduction
3:20 - IMA’s Josh Miller
5:00 - Avila head coach Sara Hilliard
10:00 - Friends head coach Boo Dryden
12:30 - Ottawa (Kan.) head coach Dalton Weidl
18:20 - Jamestown head coach Amy Golding
22:50 - Saint Mary (Kan.) head coach Chuck Kearney
31:10 - York (Neb.) head coach Jeff Albers 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 758 – Recorded October 23, 2024

It’s time for the annual KCAC Men’s Wrestling Media Day, where the eight teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will give their previews of the upcoming men’s wrestling season as well as hear questions from the media and fans who were watching live via the conference’s Facebook page. Nate Naasz of the NWCA serves as your moderator for media day.
 
Timestamps
0:00 - Housekeeping and news about the Daily Wrestling Newsletter 

KCAC Media Day
8:00 - IMA’s Josh Miller
10:00 - KCAC Commissioner Ed Breidenthal
13:20 - Avila head coach Eric Mateo
19:45 - Bethany (Kan.) head coach Mitch Houghton
23:00 - Friends head coach Tyler Mies
26:24 - Oklahoma Wesleyan head coach Tom Carr
34:33 - Ottawa (Kan.) head coach Dalton Weidl
40:30 - Saint Mary (Kan.) head coach Chuck Kearney
49:50 - York (Neb.) head coach Tyler Bell. 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 757 – Recorded October 22, 2024

It’s App State wrestling media day and the Mountaineers talk about the upcoming season with head coach JohnMark Bentley and returning NCAA qualifiers Sean Carter, Will Miller and Tomas Brooker.
Coach Bentley (7:00) talks about the schedule and who’s coming to Varsity Gym and touches briefly on the situation at Campbell, as the two schools have become fierce rivals on the wrestling mat.

 Carter discusses his return to the lineup and up at a new weight for his final year of eligibility (26:00).
Miller breaks into some of the things he and his teammates were doing to help with clean up around the Boone area in the wake of Hurricane Helene (34:30) , while Brooker discusses his improvement and what he’s been doing with putting in the extra time (44:20).

Thanks to Bret Strelow from App State Athletic Communications for coordinating. 

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 756 – Recorded October 17, 2024

On Iowa women’s wrestling media day, Iowa women’s wrestling coach Clarissa Chun addressed the upcoming season. The team returns nine All-Americans, including four defending national champions, and welcomes seven freshmen and four transfers.
Chun highlighted the benefits of training in the new state-of-the-art Goschke Center and emphasized the importance of continuous improvement, rather than focusing solely on outcomes. She praised transfer Kennedy Blades for her quick integration into the team and discussed the growth of leadership within the program, particularly from the current juniors who have embraced guiding the newcomers.
Chun also addressed the hunger and competitive spirit of the incoming freshmen, noting their desire to challenge for starting positions. Chun reflected on the culture established at Iowa, which has attracted top recruits and transfers, and expressed a desire to see more Division I programs, especially in Power Five conferences, add women’s wrestling. She also gave an update on injuries, stating that Nyla Valencia and Haley Ward will be out for the season but the rest of the roster is ready.
Chun concluded by discussing the importance of international training opportunities, mentioning the recent collaboration with the Canadian team and last year’s experience with the Ukrainian team. She also previewed the upcoming U23 World Championships, where three Hawkeyes will compete, including Macey Kilty, Kylie Welker, and Skye Realin.
 
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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 755 – Recorded October 15, 2024 by the University of Iowa

Kramer Whitelaw works as a deckhand with McAllister Towing in the Baltimore Harbor. In March, Merchant Vessel Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and close marine traffic in one of the busiest ports in the country.

Whitelaw, a former wrestler at George Mason University and McDonogh School in Maryland and a current assistant high school wrestling coach, was part of the clean up crew and talks about the experience from a work perspective, from a perspective of being a former wrestler and as that of a Baltimore native.

 
Whitelaw is still actively involved in the sport as a coach, but given his role with the company, he’s had to step back some, but still finds time to coach with former high school teammate Brynn Holmes at Gilman School and this week, is on the U20 Pan Am coaching staff for Team USA in Peru.

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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 754 – Recorded July 3, 2024