Nickals and Dimes

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Weekly podcast featuring UFC superstar Bo Nickal. Join the Penn State Grad for a full breakdown of the combat sports world, along with hilarious debates and absurd hypotheticals. Each episode spotlights the hottest stories, combat sports breakdowns, and discussions of all things UFC, MMA, Boxing, and Wrestling.

  1. 2025-07-03

    Matt Brown on becoming a NCAA Champion and Lessons From Wrestling |N&D 83|

    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

    50 min

  2. 2025-06-27

    Bo Nickal on UFC BJJ 1 and Liver King's Crash Out |N&D 82|

    Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code BO to get $150 in bonus bets instantly when you bet just five bucks. The boys break down Liver King’s crash out, Bo Bassett’s shocking decommitment from Iowa, wild footage from UFC BJJ 1, and the real reason everyone loves Charles Oliveira. Bo Nickal reacts to Ashton Hall vs Speed, talks Fanatics Fest, and how the crew auditioned for a game show 🎥🎤. 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 Liver King Crash out 07:37 UFC BJJ 1 Recap 10:57 Bo Basset Decommits From Iowa 18:42 Speed Racing Ashton Hall and Adrian Peterson Fight 20:35 Download DraftKings Sportsbook 21:57 Why Everyone Loves Charles Olivera 26:09 Fanatics Fest 29:23 The boys Auditioned for a GameShow 51:10 The Chosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  3. 2025-06-21

    Nick Lee on Coaching at Penn State, Final X, and College vs. International Wrestling |N&D 81|

    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

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  4. 2025-06-13

    Zain Retherford: Olympian, World Champion, & 3x National Champion |N&D 80|

    In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with 3x NCAA Champion and wrestling legend Zain Retherford to dive into his next chapter — from competing at the highest level to stepping into coaching, business, and fatherhood. Zain talks about why he’s never used creatine, his thoughts on NLWC teammates at Final X, and whether or not he’s truly retired. He also opens up about joining the new CLAW Wrestling League and what excites him about the future of the sport. Bo and Zain explore life off the mat too — including launching a business, raising children, and reflecting on his dominant college career at Penn State. Plus, Bo shares his favorite podcast episode ever… and they even unpack the infamous cookie story. 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 Zain Intro 00:29 Zain's Never used Creatine 03:41 Zain on the NLWC guys in Final X 05:53 Did Zain Retire and going to the Olympics 12:50 Zain joining the CLAW Wrestling League 16:48 Moving into a Coaching Role 20:42 Entrepreneurship and Zain's New Business 33:51 This episode is sponsored by Tastemade 35:04 Bo's Favorite Podcast 38:54 Zain's Upbringing 43:28 Being a Dad 50:33 Zain's College Career 57:28 The Cookie Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  5. 2025-05-30

    What Fuels Levi Haines' Passion for Wrestling? |N&D 79|

    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

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  6. 2025-05-22

    How Mitchell Mesenbrink Built a Championship Mentality |N&D 78|

    In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo sits down with NCAA National Champion and Penn State standout Mitchell Mesenbrink for a raw and insightful conversation. Mitchell talks about his training habits, the wrestling partners who shaped him, and the moment he almost walked away from the sport. He opens up about the unique dynamic of having his dad as his coach, the decision to transfer to Penn State, and the mindset that fuels him now. The conversation also dives into psychology, stress management, humility, and how Mitchell views his role on one of the most competitive teams in the country. Plus, he breaks down his NCAA finals match from his freshmen year, his thoughts ahead of FinalX, and how the wrestling and MMA communities differ at the core. Go to http://tastemade.com/nickals to try Tastemade+ free for 7 days right now. Go to https://huel.com/nickals and use code nickals to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift (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 – Mitchell Mesenbrink Intro 00:25 – Mitchell’s Practice Tendencies 07:55 – When Mitchell Wanted to Quit 13:08 – His Relationship with His Dad/Coach 17:20 – Choosing Penn State 29:43 – Where His Unique Style Came From 35:49 – Sponsored by Huel 36:54 – Psychology and Types of Intelligence 38:29 – How He Manages Stress 42:03 – Mitchell’s First Year in College Wrestling 44:23 – Sponsored by TasteMade 45:27 – Breaking Down the NCAA Finals Match 54:32 – FinalX Is Coming 55:50 – Humility vs. Gratitude 1:03:45 – What Drives His Motivation 1:08:36 – His Role on the Team 1:10:56 – When Wrestling Started to Feel Easy 1:12:28 – Wrestling vs. MMA Communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 tim 23 min

  7. 2025-05-09

    Bo Nickal Opens Up About First Loss |N&D 77|

    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

    55 min

  8. 2025-04-28

    Brendan Burns on Hunting Giant Bears and Revolutionizing Outdoor Gear |N&D 76|

    In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and Tony sit down with Brendan Burns — a world-class hunter, gear innovator, and one of the key figures behind Kuiu. Brendan kicks things off by sharing stories from his college days and how he first got involved with Kuiu, eventually helping design some of the brand’s very first products. From there, the guys dive into wild stories about the challenges and lessons learned out in the wilderness. They also break down some of Brendan’s most nerve-wracking hunts, his best hunting trip ever, and what it’s like to chase a bear on the very last day of a hunt. Brendan shares deep insight into the mindset needed to succeed as a hunter, his future goals in the outdoors, and how the hunting culture has evolved in recent years. Go to https://huel.com/nickals and use code nickals to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift. 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 Brendan Burns Intro 00:00:21 Brendan's College Days 00:03:28 How Brendan got involved with Kuiu 00:11:26 How Brendan Designed the First Products 00:15:34 Bo's Hunting Trip in Alaska 00:25:29 What hunt was Brendan the most nervous about? 00:28:40 Brendan's Best Hunting Trip 00:30:16 This Episode is Sponsored by Huel 00:31:20 Getting a Bear on the last day 00:37:29 The Mindset of a Hunter 00:41:35 What else does Brendan want to accomplish in hunting? 00:45:26 Brendan's Trip to Argentina 00:50:04 What was Brendan's first hunt like? 00:54:10 How has hunting culture changed recently? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 tim 4 min
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Weekly podcast featuring UFC superstar Bo Nickal. Join the Penn State Grad for a full breakdown of the combat sports world, along with hilarious debates and absurd hypotheticals. Each episode spotlights the hottest stories, combat sports breakdowns, and discussions of all things UFC, MMA, Boxing, and Wrestling.

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  • Skapad av
    Bo Nickal
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2025
  • Avsnitt
    82
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Programmets webbplats
    Nickals and Dimes

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