PennLive Wrestling Podcast

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Pennsylvania wrestling coverage from PennLive with analysis, interviews, insights and more with Bob Flounders, Jim Carlson, and special guests.

  1. 1D AGO

    Previewing Penn State's Big Ten heavyweight tilt at Iowa and a a closer look at Cael's Cookie

    The PennLive Wrestling Podcast is back with Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders and it is Iowa week for Cael Sanderson's Penn State wrestling program. The unbeaten Nittany Lions, winners of 78 consecutive matches, visit Iowa City on Friday night. Jim and Bob look at some of the most contentious bouts and Jim offers his insight into how the match will play out. Plus, a closer look at Cael Sanderson's nutritionally dense "Cael's Cookie", which could be a big hit with wrestlers and Penn State wrestling fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    75 consecutive wins and counting for Cael Sanderson's Penn State powerhouse. Who's next?

    PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders are back with the initial episode of the PennLive Wrestling Podcast for 2025-26 season. This one is all about Cael Sanderson's Penn State Nittany Lions, winners of 75 consecutive matches. PSU can make history by beating North Dakota State and Stanford on Saturday to break Oklahoma State's long-standing record of 76 consecutive wins. Plus, Jim and Bob discuss Penn State's impressive true freshmen and Jim offers insight into what makes PSU wrestler Levi Haines a great team leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  3. 04/03/2025

    Shane Sparks of the Big Ten Network on the greatness of the Penn State wrestling dynasty

    We have a very special guest on this episode of the PennLive Wrestling Podcast. Shane Sparks, the Big Ten Network analyst and one of the great ambassadors of wrestling, joins PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders to look back on Penn State's magnificent season. Shane shares his thoughts on Cael Sanderson's influence, Penn State finishing with 10 All-Americans at nationals and what makes five-time NCAA champ Carter Starocci so special. You will want to hear what Sparks has to say about Starocci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  4. 03/25/2025 · BONUS

    Highlighting Penn State wrestling's showing at NCAAs

    It's a special edition of the Blue-White Breakdown with PennLive's Bob Flounders and Austin Hertzog. Bob and Austin detail some of the Penn State wrestling program's amazing accomplishments this season, which concluded over the weekend at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia. PSU won its 12th title in the last 14 seasons and set a new points record. James Franklin's Penn State program begins spring drills this week and expectations could not be higher with the amount of talent returning. Bob and Austin discuss the one position group that must step up.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  5. 03/19/2025

    Penn State wrestling chasing another NCAA championship

    PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders preview the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia and Penn State's quest for another national championship. Cael Sanderson's Lions are heavy favorites to win the team title and PSU star 184-pounder Carter Starocci is seeking an unprecedented fifth NCAA title. Jimmy and Bob discuss PSU's title hopes, Carter's title hopes and examine many of the storylines involving the Penn State wrestlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  6. 03/13/2025

    Who stood out for Cael Sanderson’s Penn State powerhouse at the Big Ten championships?

    PennLive’s Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders dissect the Penn State wrestling team’s performance at the Big Ten championships at Northwestern over the weekend. Cael Sanderson’s Nittany Lions crowned five individual champions and ran away with the team title. But the news was not all good. A couple of PSU wrestlers fell short of making the championship finals and young 197-pounder Josh Barr had to default in the consolation round after suffering an injury that could be significant with the national tournament looming. Plus, Jimmy and Bob discuss some of four-time NCAA champ Carter Starocci’s comments after he captured the 184-pound weight on Sunday in Evanston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  7. 03/07/2025

    Unbeaten Penn State looking to continue dominance at Big Ten Championships

    PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders take an in-depth look at the Big Ten wrestling championships this weekend at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Cael Sanderson's Nittany Lions should have multiple champs but a couple of PSU wrestlers could face stiff competition in the finals. Jim and Bob share their thoughts on the toughest weights and Jim has an update on PSU's Braeden Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  8. 02/28/2025

    The stats that defined No. 1 Penn State's regular season, Pat Kraft on Cael Sanderson's impact, more

    PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders react to what Penn State was able to accomplish during its 15-0 regular season. The stats surrounding PSU's unbeaten campaign are astonishing. Jim and Bob also share their thoughts on Penn State AD Pat Kraft's recent comments on Cael Sanderson's impact at Penn State. Plus, Jim and Bob discuss Iowa's dual meet win over Oklahoma State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
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Pennsylvania wrestling coverage from PennLive with analysis, interviews, insights and more with Bob Flounders, Jim Carlson, and special guests.

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  • Creator
    PennLive.com
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC
  • Show Website
    PennLive Wrestling Podcast

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