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The Full Tilt Podcast

Michael Hatcher
Wrestling
USA Wrestling
University Of Iowa
Greco-Roman Wrestling
Dan Gable
Oklahoma State University
Iowa State University
Olympics
Lee Kemp
Nate Carr
Matt Mcdonough
Freestyle Wrestling
Missouri
Valiant Prep
Eric Larkin
Ames, Iowa
Barry Davis
Jake Herbert
Iowa
United States Army

The Full Tilt Podcast is a show about elite athletic performers who refuse to operate at half speed. Hosted for competitors, coaches, and high achievers, this show dives deep into the mindset, discipline, recovery, sacrifice, and obsession required to perform at the highest level. From pro athletes and Olympians to elite trainers and sports scientists, we unpack what it really takes to go all in. ... more

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Latest Episodes

National champion and head coach Rob Koll sits down with Full Tilt to talk about growing up in a famous wrestling family and how he built some of the best programs in college wrestling. He describes growing up in the Penn State wrestling room, his fa... more

Two-time NCAA champion and two-time world bronze medalist Nick "Gwiz" Gwiazdowski talks about the road from a small Upstate New York town to the world podium. He covers rebuilding NC State with Pat Popolizio, upsetting Tony Nelson for the 2014 title ... more

Arizona legend Eric Larkin sits down with Full Tilt for an early-morning conversation about his life in wrestling. He rode the JV bus at Sunnyside as a freshman and still won Fargo. He then became an NCAA champion and Hodge Trophy winner at Arizona S... more

Jim Ravannak looks back on a life shaped by wrestling—from leading USA Wrestling and helping preserve the sport’s Olympic place to building the Gator Wrestling Club and supporting athletes like Daniel Cormier. He shares stories from Olympic and inter... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Gwiazdowski
Two-time NCAA champion and two-time world bronze medalist
NC State
Episode: Nick Gwiazdowski - Armed Escorts and World Medals :: Ep 36
Eric Larkin
NCAA champion and Hodge Trophy winner who founded Valiant Prep.
Valiant Prep
Episode: Eric Larkin - Greater Later :: Ep 35
Jim Ravannack
Former president of USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling
Episode: Jim Ravannack - The Man Who Wouldn’t Let Wrestling Go :: Ep 34
Matt McDonough
Wrestler and Hall of Fame inductee
None stated
Episode: Matt Mcdonough - Built to Grind :: Ep 33
Bruce Baumgartner
A legendary American wrestler and four-time Olympic medalist, later president of USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling
Episode: Bruce Baumgartner - Wrestling in the Soviet Union :: Ep 32
Bo Bassett
Elite wrestler, Virginia Tech athlete
Virginia Tech Hokies
Episode: Bo Bassett - Nothing Changes :: Ep 31
Joe Russell
Current manager of freestyle programs at USA Wrestling (interview guest)
USA Wrestling
Episode: Joe Russell - From Skull Fracture to World Titles :: Ep 30
Terry Steiner
Former national team coach, USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling, University of Iowa
Episode: Terry Steiner - Journey to Grow the Sport :: Ep 29 The Full Tilt Podcast
Bill Zadick
National freestyle coach, former World Champion, MT roots, USA Wrestling senior national team coach
USA Wrestling
Episode: Bill Zadick - From Montana Mats to World Gold :: Ep 28

Host

Mike Hatch
Host of long-running wrestling-focused interview series; conducts in-depth conversations with top athletes, coaches, and program leaders.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Absolutely fantastic podcast! Look forward to hearing this podcast every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoachJA22
    United States2 months ago
  • 👍

    best podcast out there. Need more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sluggo!
    United States3 months ago
  • Outstanding

    I love this podcast! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TristaBallingUpHerFista
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Great addition to the wrestling podcast universe. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WPRSTL
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Narratives highlight grit and resilience; guests share honest, behind-the-scenes stories.
Rigorous, no-nonsense discussions that appeal to serious, performance-focused listeners.
Insightful look at coaching culture and program development in wrestling.
High-quality guests and practical coaching takeaways; consistently engaging.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#30
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Apple Podcasts
#100
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#237
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#31
Mexico/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#56
Brazil/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nick Gwiazdowski - Armed Escorts and World Medals :: Ep 36
Q: What's the secret?
For front headlock defense, he advises getting big, keeping a strong posture and chest, and driving the head upward into the opponent to disrupt their control.
Nick Gwiazdowski - Armed Escorts and World Medals :: Ep 36
Q: What's the strategy to get to a guy like Tony Nelson?
Gwiazdowski focused on staying in the match, limiting Nelson's scoring, and recognizing the moment he could create and finish a takedown.
Eric Larkin - Greater Later :: Ep 35
Q: What is Valiant Prep?
Larkin describes it as a school with in-person core classes and wrestling as part of the program. It grew from 19 students to nearly 100, with a campus, classrooms and multiple wrestling mats.
Eric Larkin - Greater Later :: Ep 35
Q: How did you get started there in Sunnyside?
Larkin started wrestling in seventh grade. Sunnyside coach Richard Sanchez noticed him at a district tournament and invited him to practice; he continued through the junior high program and into high school.
Bo Bassett - Nothing Changes :: Ep 31
Q: How do you stay motivated through grueling training and early mornings?
Bo describes a combination of faith, family support, and a deep love for the sport, plus a mindset of consistency—focusing on one day at a time, starting with a 5 a.m. workout, and pushing through with belief in gradual, steady progress.

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What is The Full Tilt Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-edged, performance-focused show that centers on elite athletes, coaches, and sport leaders, with deep dives into mindset, discipline, recovery, and long-term development. Episodes frequently explore coaching philosophy, program building, athlete pipelines, and governance shaping a sport with a storied history and global ambitions. The format often blends personal origin stories with strategic lessons—leadership, culture, and resilience—delivered through candid conversations with top wrestling figures and innovators. Listeners are likely drawn to high-performance insights, practical coaching takeaways, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from USA Wrestling and major programs; the show stands out for its emphasis on environment, mentors... more

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1. Nick Gwiazdowski
2. Eric Larkin
3. Jim Ravannack
4. Matt McDonough
5. Bruce Baumgartner
6. Bo Bassett
7. Joe Russell
8. Terry Steiner

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