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Latest episodes

  • 194 -- Kai Orine

    October 27, 2026 · 58 min

    Kai Orine was a two-time All-American at NC State. Now, one year into coaching at Little Rock, he says coaching is less stressful than competing. Mike goes through the Athletor IQ numbers on Stephen Little and Little Rock's recruiting with…

  • Ep 193 -- Antrell Taylor

    October 21, 2026 · 44 min

    Two straight NCAA tournaments without giving up a takedown. Antrell Taylor, the Omaha kid who won the 2025 NCAA title for Nebraska, talks with Mike about the loss he still rewatches, being a savage in the practice room, and why college…

  • Ep 192 - Master Phill Ross

    October 14, 2026 · 52 min

    Phil Ross broke his back at 16, got told he was done, and came back to take 2nd in Greco at Eastern Nationals that summer. Fifty years later, surgeons send him their patients. He talks with Mike about fixing backs without surgery, the 90…

  • 191 -- Bo Basset

    October 7, 2026 · 54 min

    Bo Bassett is chasing three world titles in one year, and he says he doesn't feel any pressure doing it. Mike goes through his Final X series against Real Woods with him, asks how a loss to one side of the body six years ago changed his…

  • Why Alex Marinelli Thinks Iowa Is One Takedown From A Title | Athletor Podcast Ep 190

    September 30, 2026 · 51 min

    Alex Marinelli is back, this time to talk Iowa. Mike runs him through the numbers behind the Hawkeyes' No. 6 preseason ranking, and Alex explains why he thinks the gap to a team title comes down to one takedown at a time. He also shares…

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  • Ep 189 - Sebastian Rivera

    September 23, 2026 · 45 min

    Sebastian Rivera won an Olympic bronze medal and a World silver, and then walked away from his coaching job at Columbia to go back to being a full-time athlete. In this episode, he explains the "find peace in suffering" mindset that keeps…

  • Ep 188 - Jason Borrelli

    September 16, 2026 · 54 min

    American head coach Jason Borrelli sees his program's AthletorIQ development score for the first time, and he's not satisfied being #4. We dig into what the data says about who's really developing wrestlers, the 86% first-takedown win rate…

  • Ep 187 - TJ Sebolt

    September 9, 2026 · 51 min

    J Sebolt went 207-1 in high school, won four Iowa state titles, and then built one of the best youth wrestling programs in the country from scratch — starting with 4 kids in a two-mat room. He talks with Mike Mal about what it's really…

  • Ep. 186 — Jeff Buxton

    September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    Jeff Buxton built Blair Academy into a 30-time consecutive National Prep champion, produced 10 NCAA individual champs, and earned the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Lifetime Service award. Now coaching at Columbia under Donnie…

  • Ep. 185 – Matt Ciampa

    August 26, 2026 · 56 min

    Mike wears two hats, dad and coach. Matt Ciampa texted him to say that's wrong, and then came on to explain why. Thirty-five years into coaching, he's never found the seam between the two, and he'll tell you exactly what the one hat…

  • Ep 184 - Nelson Brands

    August 19, 2026 · 57 min

    Nelson Brands wrestled at Iowa for his dad and his uncle, and says neither coached him until college. Now on staff at Cal Poly, he makes a specific case that beginners should learn to hand fight before they ever take a penetration step…

  • Ep 183 — Coleman Scott

    August 12, 2026 · 59 min

    Coleman Scott won an NCAA title, an Olympic medal, and ran a D1 program. He'd rather do what he's doing now. Inside the Farm in Stillwater, and a blunt read on what NIL money is doing to recruiting and development. Guest: Coleman Scott…

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About the show

Welcome to "The Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal" where we delve into the world of college and youth wrestling. Join Mike, the head coach of Poway RTC, as he sits down with guests from all levels of the sport, including high school, club, college, and senior-level coaches and athletes. Each week, Mike will bring you insightful discussions on the latest in college and youth wrestling, including training techniques, strategy, and everything in between. You'll hear from some of the biggest names in the sport, who will share their stories and offer their unique perspectives.