Short Time Wrestling Podcast

Jason Bryant, Mat Talk Podcast Network

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WRESTLING
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Featuring the Short Time Wrestling Podcast and hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster and journalist of the year, Jason Bryant, this show sets the standard when it comes to wrestling podcasts with news, reviews, previews and interviews from the top names in college, high school and international wrestling.

1 DAY AGO

Previewing the 2025 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championships

Jason Bryant looks through the brackets and highlights wrestlers to watch from the 2025 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships coming up March 6-8 in Park City, Kansas. Cheat Sheet Brackets: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/highlight-2025NAIA.pdf Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 785 –Recorded March 4, 2025

30 min
FEB 21

West Virginia's Dr. Bill Welker: A career in wrestling from almost every angle

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. Get the Mat Talk Online D1 Preview Guide: http://www.wrestlingpreviewguide.com - use discount code "podcast" to save $15. 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 Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 784 –Recorded February 12, 2025

1h 6m
FEB 11

Ron Lang talks about his book Mat Return

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

1h 6m
12/19/2024

Exploring the world of California Community College wrestling at the 3C2A Championships

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 Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 782 –Recorded December 13-14, 2024

49 min
11/19/2024

Catching up with Concordia, TCNJ, Lakeland, Central, Sioux Falls and Stevens Institute at the Auggie Invitational

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 Want an ad-free version of the show? Hit up the Patreon link at patreon.com/mattalkonline to contribute and get your own ad-free RSS feed for (most of) the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 781 –Recorded November 19, 2024

47 min
11/05/2024

411 Throwback: Talking with David Taylor after winning the 2009 Dave Schultz H.S. Excellence Award

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. Want an ad-free version of the show? Hit up the Patreon link at patreon.com/mattalkonline to contribute and get your own ad-free RSS feed for (most of) the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 780 – Originally recorded May 8, 2009

34 min
11/01/2024

Iowa Men's Wrestling Media Day with coach Tom Brands and eight Hawkeyes

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 Want an ad-free version of the show? Hit up the Patreon link at patreon.com/mattalkonline to contribute and get your own ad-free RSS feed for (most of) the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 759 – Recorded October 31, 2024

41 min
10/23/2024

KCAC Women's Wrestling Media Day

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 Want an ad-free version of the show? Hit up the Patreon link at patreon.com/mattalkonline to contribute and get your own ad-free RSS feed for (most of) the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Links to Follow Join the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord Daily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 758 – Recorded October 23, 2024

34 min

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99 Ratings

Great podcast

05/23/2020

Rollie Peterkin

Jason is so passionate about wrestling and it comes through in all of his interviews. Great stuff!
Tremendous Resource

09/07/2018

Gxwheel

Jason does a ton for the sport of wrestling and these podcasts are a great resource for the wrestling world. Love them as a coach and a fan of the sport.
Outstanding wrestling coverage of all levels of wrestling!

09/14/2016

akenn86

Short Time is the #1 show to keep you in the loop with what's going on in the wrestling world. Between this show and the other shows broadcast through Jason Bryant's Mat Talk Podcast Network, it is the only resource you need to stay up to date on what's going on inside amateur wrestling. Jason's interviews expose you to coaches, wrestlers, media members, and legends from within a sport many of us have a passion for. Thank you Jason for all that you do for wrestling!
Always Current, Always Interesting

04/18/2018

DuckyEkins

Keep it up, JB! I can always count on an interesting topic for wrestling junkies.

Featuring the Short Time Wrestling Podcast and hosted by award-winning wrestling broadcaster and journalist of the year, Jason Bryant, this show sets the standard when it comes to wrestling podcasts with news, reviews, previews and interviews from the top names in college, high school and international wrestling.