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The Full Tilt Podcast

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About the show

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. From "oh Sh**" stories to unique experiences... No shortcuts. No excuses. Just performance — at full tilt.

Latest episodes

  • Bruce Baumgartner - Wrestling in the Soviet Union :: Ep 32

    October 1, 2026 · 42 min

    At the Fargo wrestling tournament, host Hatch talks with wrestling legend Bruce Baumgartner about his path from an unheralded high school wrestler to an NCAA champion and one of America’s most decorated wrestlers. Baumgartner reflects on…

  • Bo Bassett - Nothing Changes :: Ep 31

    September 24, 2026 · 47 min

    Cadet World Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Bo Bassett breaks down the “nothing changes” mindset that powers his legendary work ethic, comeback wins, and faith-driven life. Bo shares how a heartbreaking loss at age seven changed…

  • Joe Russell - From Skull Fracture to World Titles :: Ep 30

    September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

    Joe Russell, Manager of Freestyle Programs at USA Wrestling, sits down with Hatch for an honest, funny, and powerful conversation about surviving a catastrophic motorcycle accident, relearning how to walk, and eventually coaching world and…

  • Terry Steiner - Journey to Grow the Sport :: Ep 29 The Full Tilt Podcast

    September 10, 2026 · 2 hr 1 min

    USA Women’s National Team Coach Terry Steiner sits down with Hatch live at USA Wrestling’s new national office to talk about work ethic, Dan Gable, Randy Lewis, the birth of women’s wrestling in America, and what it will take for Team USA…

  • Bill Zadick - From Montana Mats to World Gold :: Ep 28

    September 3, 2026 · 2 hr 38 min

    USA Wrestling National Freestyle Coach and World Champion Bill Zadick sits down with Hatch for a long-form, deep dive into wrestling, coaching, and what it really takes to chase a world title for a decade. From Montana living-room “world…

  • Ali & Derek St. John - Wrestling’s Power Couple Ignites Iowa State :: Ep 27

    August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    Associate head coach Derek St. John and Iowa State’s inaugural women’s head coach Alli St. John sit down on the Full Tilt Podcast to talk about building a D1 wrestling powerhouse on both the men’s and women’s sides. They dive into Alli’s…

  • JohnMark Bentley - Inside App State Wrestling :: Ep 26

    August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

    Appalachian State head coach JohnMark Bentley joins Hatch on the Full Tilt Podcast to pull back the curtain on one of the most overachieving programs in Division I wrestling. From running one of the largest team camps in the country to…

  • Carl Adams - Wrestling Legend And Innovator :: Ep 25 The Full Tilt Podcast

    August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

    Two-time NCAA champion and wrestling innovator Carl Adams joins the Full Tilt Podcast to share his journey from tough Long Island roots to Iowa State legend, world-level freestyle contender, and pioneering equipment designer. Carl breaks…