#PackMentality Pop-Ins: An NC State Wrestling Podcast
Join NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and staff as they bring you all the news from inside the wrestling room in Raleigh with the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network.
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NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
10/12/2022
NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
Episode 98 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back at you with head coach Pat Popolizio and 141-pounder Ryan Jack, an NCAA qualifier a year ago. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the show has a new host as five-time All-American and current Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Hayden Hidlay. Practice has started officially, so the season is here. What’s in store for the Pack this season? SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Preseason workouts, recruiting processes and talking schedules - NCS97
09/22/2022
Preseason workouts, recruiting processes and talking schedules - NCS97
The show WILL go on as Episode 97 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is once again joined by head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. There’s been some news floating around about the status of said host, preseason, and the schedule. Show Segments 1:00 - Preseason Week 3 is rolling on. 2:00 - Hey, the schedule is out! 4:00 - Where are we with the recruiting process? 5:30 - Who are the stellar hosts when it comes to hosting the recruits? 6:00 - Hosting the ACC championships! 7:30 - Wrestle-off information. 9:30 - Breaking down the schedule. 22:00 - Brian’s final show and the new host reveal! SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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The Show WILL Go On - NCS96
08/11/2022
The Show WILL Go On - NCS96
The show must go on as host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio are back for another episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Show Segments 0:50 - Welcome, we’re back and Pat isn’t going anywhere. 2:19 - Pat is entering his second decade in Raleigh. 3:25 - We’ve got a new staffer! 4:20 - Daycare facilities to be added to the wrestling room? 6:00 - What’s the month of August look like for Wolfpack wrestling and the new rules impact? 11:00 - Lineup discussion and training plans. 12:30 - Who has stepped up? 13:40 - Coaches would crush the athletes on the track! 14:30 - Trent Hidlay readying for U23 Worlds. 16:30 - The office is NOT a Starbucks, Hayden. 19:30 - Tariq Wilson did some wrestling. 21:00 - App State will kick off the home schedule on a Friday this year. 23:30 - The Golf Outing information. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Coach Popolizio looks at the upcoming Trials and we meet three redshirts - NCS95
05/19/2022
Coach Popolizio looks at the upcoming Trials and we meet three redshirts - NCS95
You typically don’t get a lot of coverage when you’re redshirting in college wrestling. Episode 95 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will change that, highlighting three wrestlers who will be looking to attack the lineup next year after redshirting in 2021-22. Host Brian Reinhardt gets an update from head coach Pat Popolizio about the upcoming World Team Trials before sitting down with Derek Fields, Joey Milano and Brock DelSignore. Redshirt Segments 19:00 - Derek Fields 26:00 - Joey Milano 31:00 - Brock DelSignore SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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The Recap, the Super Senior Salute and the move to freestyle season - NCS94
04/06/2022
The Recap, the Super Senior Salute and the move to freestyle season - NCS94
After Brian Reinhardt and Pat Popolizio gave each other some time away from one another after the close of the college wrestling season, but now it’s time to kick up that glorious offseason wrestling content. It’s so good, it’ll make you crave more wrestling - which is just what we have. We’ll recap the Pack performance at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, look back at the careers of the Wolfpack’s six Super Seniors and break down what the next month of competition looks like for the freestylers. And no, Pat will not be taking any bumps from giant mouse traps to get to the 30-minute mark. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Another ACC Title and a look at the #PackMentality postseason prospectus - NCS93
03/10/2022
Another ACC Title and a look at the #PackMentality postseason prospectus - NCS93
It is postseason time on a brand-new episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. NC State head coach Pat Popolzio and host Brian Reinhardt recap the Pack's fourth straight ACC Championship, and then turn their attention to previewing the 10 NCAA qualifiers from NC State who will be traveling to Detroit for the 2022 NCAA Championships. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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ACC Tournament Preview with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS92
03/02/2022
ACC Tournament Preview with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS92
ACC Tournament Preview with Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. Gonna quickly recap home wins against North Carolina and Virginia Tech before breaking down the NC State prospectus for the coming weekend in Charlottesville. Enough with the formalities, let’s get to the show. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Senior Night highlights weekend with Tar Heels, Hokies - NCS91
02/16/2022
Senior Night highlights weekend with Tar Heels, Hokies - NCS91
After a “quick” up and back to Pittsburgh where the fourth-ranked Wolfpack came home with a victory over the Pitt Panthers, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio are back at home talking about the warm weekend and the upcoming closing weekend with Senior Night vs. North Carolina and the rescheduled non-conference dual with Virginia Tech. We’ll then talk with two seniors who have spent their time in Raleigh and will be honored against North Carolina - Ohio native Matt Fields and Pennsylvania native Jarred Papcsy. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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A long ride to Pittsburgh and homegrown heavyweight Tyrie Houghton - NCS90
02/09/2022
A long ride to Pittsburgh and homegrown heavyweight Tyrie Houghton - NCS90
Host Brian Reinhardt gets to go home this week as the squad heads to Pittsburgh - the kicker is - the Wolfpack is bussing up to Pittsburgh for a dual with the Panthers. Coach Pat Popolizio points out how much Brian sleeps along the way and how Pat will still continue to ration the cold cuts for lunch on the ride. Before getting to the dual with Pittsburgh, Brian and Pat look back at the Pack’s big win at home over Virginia. Pittsburgh starts a run of three straight solid duals to close the season with Pittsburgh, North Carolina and the re-scheduled dual with Virginia Tech. Coach Popolizio is looking forward to being able to wrestle in front of the PA native’s families. The featured interview portion of the show will highlight North Carolina native Tyrie Houghton, a mechanical engineering major who’s worked his way into the starting lineup among some very accomplished upper weights. Houghton comes into the interview with a black eye, good thing it’s audio. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Super senior Hayden Hidlay talks about his final collegiate season
02/01/2022
Super senior Hayden Hidlay talks about his final collegiate season
It’s got to be the meat of the dual meet season for coach Pat Popolizio, because that’s yet another consecutive week The Skip is on his own show. Join host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio on Episode 89 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast as the pair talk about the last two weeks of general craziness and the upcoming dual with Virginia. The special interview section of the program - not that coach isn’t special to us - is with super senior Hayden Hidlay, a four-time All-American winding down the last two months of his exceptional and extended college wrestling career. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Coach Pat Popolizio breaks down Friday's big dual with the Hokies - NCS88
01/19/2022
Coach Pat Popolizio breaks down Friday's big dual with the Hokies - NCS88
Back at home in Raleigh is the place to be for Episode 88 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio. Today’s show is simple: No. 5 NC State vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech on Friday, January 21. That’s the show. That’s the entire show. Pat Popolizio talks about the start of the ACC dual meet season and the impact these duals have on the conference and the program. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Talking with ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott and HC Pat Popolizio - NCS87
01/06/2022
Talking with ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott and HC Pat Popolizio - NCS87
It’s a new year but the season still rolls on as does the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with its 8th episode. Joining award winning host Brian Reinhardt is NC State head coach Pat Popolizio and recently named ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week Ed Scott. Discussion will talk about the upcoming stretch of the season, but a lot of chatter about the recent Collegiate Duals in Florida which saw the Pack push top-ranked Iowa to the limit and Scott pick up a victory over Kaleb Young, courtesy of an absolutely ferocious headlock. All that and more on Episode 87. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Looking at the lineup as Pack preps for App State - NCS86
12/09/2021
Looking at the lineup as Pack preps for App State - NCS86
The NC State Wolfpack is off to a strong start to the season but will be challenged by in-state rival and always pesky Appalachian State. On Episode 86 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and head coach Pat Popolizio discuss the recent dual victory over Gardner-Webb and the start of the season and what exactly is going on with sorting out the lineup. We’ll also look forward to the dual with App State on Sunday in Boone. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Super freshman Kai Orine and the rundown from The Skip - NCS85
11/17/2021
Super freshman Kai Orine and the rundown from The Skip - NCS85
Fifth-ranked NC State opens its dual season this weekend, playing host to West Virginia. Head coach Pat Popolizio gives a full rundown of that matchup and how the past two weekends of open tournaments have affected the 2021-22 lineup on a brand-new episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Brian Reinhardt then visits with R-Fr. Kai Orine, who is trying to break into the crowded lineup at 133 pounds this season. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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The Season Preview with Pat Popolizio
11/03/2021
The Season Preview with Pat Popolizio
A full breakdown of what the lineup could be looking like for the upcoming season for the NC State Wolfpack wrestling program is the focal point of Episode 84 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt will introduce who’s going where and what actually could happen with wrestlers moving up, moving down and how the newcomers fit. The season kicks off for the Pack this coming weekend in Charleston, South Carolina at The Citadel for the aptly named The Citadel Open. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Finally, the Rock (Harrison) has returned to Raleigh along with super senior Thomas Bullard
10/22/2021
Finally, the Rock (Harrison) has returned to Raleigh along with super senior Thomas Bullard
Host Brian Reinhardt returns for Episode 83 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with two guests, one new and one returning. To kick off the show, the Pack welcomes in-studio guest Rock Harrison, color commentator for the ACC Network’s wrestling broadcasts. Harrison was a wrestler in the ACC at Virginia and was also a collegiate official and has been broadcasting for a number of years. Harrison’s breakout to the college wrestling world came last season on the ACC Network when along with play-by-play commentator Shawn Kenney, Harrison’s animated and emotional outbursts proclaiming his love for the sport and the late-match heroics, took the wrestling world by storm. Harrison is doing a campus tour of all the ACC schools prior to the season. Thomas Bullard, one of the Pack’s active wonder twins and super seniors, returns to the show to talk about his upcoming season and why he came back for another season in Raleigh. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Picking up the preseason chatter with Pat Popolizio - NCS82
09/07/2021
Picking up the preseason chatter with Pat Popolizio - NCS82
It’s been a long, long summer but finally, the Pack has come back to the Podcast! Join past NWMA SID of the Year and NC State Director of Digital Communications Brian Reinhardt and NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio to kick off the new school year. Preseason has kicked off and there’s also some chatter about what Pack wrestlers and alums who will be competing at the upcoming U.S. World Team Trials in Lincoln, Nebraska. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Catching up with Pat Popolizio - NCS81
04/15/2021
Catching up with Pat Popolizio - NCS81
Catch-up on Wolfpack Wrestling news with head coach Pat Popolizio on episode 81 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Brian Reinhardt and Popolizio run the gamut of wrestling action over the past month, from the NCAA Championships to the Olympic Team Trials to four Super Senior returning to the Pack. The duo also offer up some breaking news, boasting loudly how the podcast ranks in Japan. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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Four-time All-American Hayden Hidlay and The Decision - NCS80
03/23/2021
Four-time All-American Hayden Hidlay and The Decision - NCS80
With the conclusion of the 2021 NCAA Championships, we now turn to the offseason on Episode 80 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Some major decisions are going to be announced in regards to the extra year of eligibility, as host Brian Reinhardt visits with four-time All-American Hayden Hidlay to talk about his NC State Wrestling journey and what lies ahead in his future – hint #WPN will be happy! SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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The Wolfpack-centric NCAA Division I wrestling preview with Pat Popolizio - NCS79
03/16/2021
The Wolfpack-centric NCAA Division I wrestling preview with Pat Popolizio - NCS79
We’re just days away from blowing the whistle at the 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. It’ll be almost two years to the day since we last had an NCAA wrestling championships and host Brian Reinhardt is giddy with anticipation and coach Pat Popolizio can barely contain his own excitement as it’s their favorite show of the year - the NCAA preview episode! Show Segments 0:52 - Third take’s a charm for Episode 79. 2:30 - Getting the special message from the big boss. 3:30 - Where does St. Louis stack up? 4:30 - The sessions are broken up - what changes things for the squad? 5:30 - Extra week in prep, what changes? 6:40 - Third straight ACC title! 8:00 - Are we prepared? How do you prepare the first-timers? 10:00 - Jakob Camacho at 125 pounds. 11:21 - Jarret Trombley at 133 pounds. 12:45 - Tariq Wilson at 141 pounds. 14:23 - Hayden Hidlay at 157 pounds. 16:58 - Thomas Bullard at 165 pounds. 19:00 - Daniel Bullard at 174 pounds. 21:30 - Trent Hidlay at 184 pounds. 23:49 - Nick Reenan at 197 pounds. 25:45 - Deonte Wilson at 285 pounds. 27:45 - What’s the travel situation? SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | | SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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ACC Champion Daniel Bullard and Sport Administrator Josh Dalton - NCS78
03/10/2021
ACC Champion Daniel Bullard and Sport Administrator Josh Dalton - NCS78
With the brackets still yet to be revealed, head coach Pat Popolizio goes into hiding, leaving host Brian Reinhardt with the opportunity to bring NC State Sport Administrator Josh Dalton on to the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. After we get an update from Dalton, Reinhardt will FINALLY get ACC Champion Dalton Bullard on the show for the first time. What are the differences between the Bullard twins and why does Brian still mess it up? SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Previewing the Pack at the upcoming ACC Championships - NCS77
02/23/2021
Previewing the Pack at the upcoming ACC Championships - NCS77
Heading into this weekend’s ACC Championships in Raleigh, NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt go weight-by-weight on Episode 77 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. There’s an importance with every match at a small conference tournament and with five of the six squads nationally ranked, it should be a good one. We’re also joined by Ryan Tice, an NC State wrestling alum who will be one of the voices fans hear from this weekend’s championships on the ACC Network. Show Segments 1:00 - Pat always likes talking wrestling with Brian, when he’s in town. 1:35 - How’s the training going heading into the ACC Championships? 3:30 - What do we have with the six-team ACC tournament with matchups. 4:15 - 125 pounds (Jakob Camacho) 5:28 - 133 pounds (Jarrett Trombley) 6:38 - 141 pounds (Tariq Wilson) 7:44 - 149 pounds (Ed Scott) 9:35 - 157 pounds (Hayden Hidlay) 10:55 - 165 pounds (Thomas Bullard) 12:20 - 174 pounds (Daniel Bullard) 13:25 - 184 pounds (Trent Hidlay) 15:55 - 197 pounds (Nick Reenan) 17:44 - 285 pounds (Deonte Wilson) 21:00 - NC State alum and ACC Championships broadcaster Ryan Tice. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Top 10 battle against Hokies await the Wolfpack - NCS76
02/03/2021
Top 10 battle against Hokies await the Wolfpack - NCS76
NC State is coming off a resounding victory over rival North Carolina and the Wolfpack is ranked third in the nation in the most recent NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll. Host Brian Reinhardt goes one-on-one with the great one, Pat Popolizio. Another big weekend of action coming up as the Pack will face eighth-ranked Virginia Tech on Friday night. Show Segments 1:00 - Pat is questioning Brian’s lunchtime schedule. 1:45 - Three straight Friday nights on the ACC Network as we’re coming to Virginia Tech. 2:45 - Are we getting enough matches? What’s the strategery? 4:50 - Recapping the UNC dual. 7:35 - Pack vs. Hokies. 14:22 - Recruiting news and updates. 16:26 - Pat Popolizio finally figured out text messaging. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Isaac Trumble's massive breakthrough and the Pack heads to Chapel Hill - NCS75
01/27/2021
Isaac Trumble's massive breakthrough and the Pack heads to Chapel Hill - NCS75
Rivalry week down in North Carolina as rivals UNC and NC State are set to do battle. On Episode 75 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt sits down with head coach Pat Popolizio to interrupt his lunch and talk about the upcoming dual with the host Tar Heels. Without fans, this will be an odd one as the Pack always travels well down to Chapel Hill. We’ll first look at some breakout performances from the win over No. 12 Pittsburgh as well as tease this week’s featured interview, Isaac Trumble, who was named Wrestler of the Week by The Open Mat. Show Segments 1:00 - Brian sets the stage, while eating. 1:45 - Prepping for the Heels & appreciating the rivalry. 3:20 - What’s the emphasis in practice? 5:30 - Isaac Trumble’s performance. 7:35 - Thomas Bullard with a big win vs. Pittsburgh. 9:20 - Wilson vs. Sherman. 10:25 - Ed Scott gets #1 Austin O’Connor 11:00 - Kane vs. Daniel Bullard. 13:00 - Isaac Trumble Interview. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Freshman Ed Scott makes his podcast debut - NCS74
01/20/2021
Freshman Ed Scott makes his podcast debut - NCS74
Episode 74 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast records from Brian Reinhardt’s office outside of his office, which would be Pat Popolizio’s office. What’s next up for the Pack after a win over Virginia? We also meet freshman Ed Scott, who makes his first appearance on the podcast. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome Brian and Pat. 1:30 - The Pack is back in the wrestling room and quick takeaways from the win over Virginia. 5:30 - Extra Countable Matches. 6:30 - How the team has responded to COVID. 7:54 - Three straight weeks of competition and three straight weeks on TV. 9:00 - Looking at the Pittsburgh dual. 15:50 - Wolfpack RTC is now on Rokfin 16:50 - Meet Ed Scott SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Pat Popolizio gives a quick recap of Gardner-Webb before looking ahead to Appalachian State - NCS73
01/05/2021
Pat Popolizio gives a quick recap of Gardner-Webb before looking ahead to Appalachian State - NCS73
Episode 73 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is ready to roll as the fourth-ranked Wolfpack wrestling squad opened up with a 42-0 win at Gardner-Webb to kick off this wacky 2020-21 season. Pat Popolizio is back on the show to talk about the performance and what to look forward to with the first home dual of the year against Appalachian State. Show Segments 1:00 - Brian already starts making fun of Pat for how many shows he’s skipped out on. 2:30 - What does the squad do about COVID-19 protocol’s? 3:45 - Bringing more than just 10 starters to Gardner-Webb. 6:25 - Bringing back THE TRAINING! 9:25 - Lets start looking at App State. SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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The Rankings Episode with The Open Mat's Earl Smith - NCS72
12/22/2020
The Rankings Episode with The Open Mat's Earl Smith - NCS72
Episode 72 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is up and out as host Brian Reinhardt talks about the upcoming season and one of the more divisive subjects in wrestling - rankings. To talk about all things wrestling, the show welcomes back Earl Smith of @theopenmat to talk about what goes into it and how the @PackWrestle combatants stand. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome 2:00 - Earl Smith has big shoes to fill. 5:15 - How does the season play out with only duals in the regular season? 8:30 - 125 pounds 11:50 - 133 pounds 13:25 - 141 pounds 14:51 - 149 pounds 19:16 - 157 pounds 20:51 - 165 pounds 22:16 - 174 pounds 23:11 - 184 pounds 24:18 - 197 pounds 25:44 - 285 pounds 27:30 - Team ranking implications 28:55 - Brian throwing Pat under the bus, yet again SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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Popolizio on scheduling, RTC Cup and a chat with Dustin Kawa
12/09/2020
Popolizio on scheduling, RTC Cup and a chat with Dustin Kawa
Episode 71 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back, in person, with head coach Pat Popolizio. The Wolfpack Wrestling Club recently competed at the RTC Duals and coach Popolizio will break down that and more, including the schedule, on this episode with host Brian Reinhardt. Show Segments 1:40 - So much wrestling news right now! 3:30 - How hard was it to prep for this season? 5:00 - No notes, no problem. It’s a free year. 6:50 - Looking at the home schedule. 8:20 - How the heck are the NCAA allocations going to work? 11:20 - Looking at the signing class. 15:40 - Crushing it academically. 17:40 - RTC Cup chatter. 22:00 - Coaching with the mask and the challenges. 24:00 - The Comic Book 27:50 - Brian botches the guest’s first name and Pop catches him on it. 31:00 - Dustin Kawa Interview SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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BONUS: Brian Reinhardt featured on #InternationalPodcastDay and breaks down the impact of this show
10/28/2020
BONUS: Brian Reinhardt featured on #InternationalPodcastDay and breaks down the impact of this show
This is a special bonus episode featuring Brian Reinhardt as he was a guest as part of Mat Talk Online's #InternationalPodcastDay Wrestling Edition. Brian Reinhardt serves as the host of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, a podcast that covers the back-to-back ACC Champion NC State Wolfpack wrestling team. Brian has been with NC State Athletics since graduating from West Virginia University in 1999. He has been the communications contact for all of Pat Popolizio's nine seasons with Wolfpack Wrestling in Raleigh, N.C., and he is the reigning, defending, undisputed SID of the Year having won the most recent award from the NWMA. The #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast debuted in October of 2017, and when it started it was the first podcast produced by NC State Athletics and NC State was the first school to host their own podcast devoted to college wrestling. Recorded on September 30 for #InternationalPodcastDay
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Popolizio, Reenan chat about the Pack heading to Iowa for U.S. Nationals - NCS70
10/07/2020
Popolizio, Reenan chat about the Pack heading to Iowa for U.S. Nationals - NCS70
Episode 70 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with Wolfpack Head Coach Pat Popolizio returns as we chat about this weekend’s U.S. Nationals in Coralville, Iowa. Coach Popolizio and Brian Reinhardt discuss the logistics and breakdowns of who will be competing. Past U.S. National Team member Nick Reenan also joins the show to talk about his career and what he’s looking forward to this weekend. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome to the Show 1:30 - It’s been a while with the summer of Pat 2:30 - Four guys going, but Pat isn’t one of them. Here’s why. 5:10 - Who’s going and what we expect. 12:30 - What’s this even mean? 15:20 - The event formerly known as the world golf outing name ever. 20:00 - Nick Reenan Interview SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, . There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS | | | | | |
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