Episodios

  • Jason Nickal on building the State College wrestling program

    Jason Nickal on building the State College wrestling program
    Feb 6 2026
    PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders are joined by special guest Jason Nickal on this episode. Jason Nickal is the head wrestling coach at State College Area High School and the father of Penn State great Bo Nickal. In a wide-ranging interview, Jason discusses his wrestling past, building the State College program, and what it has been like for him and his family to watch Bo Nickal's incredible wrestling career and his burgeoning MMA career. Plus, Jason provides a scouting report on Penn State wrestling's Big Ten match at Michigan on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
  • Penn State wrestling's Clay Steadman on collaborating with Cael Sanderson

    Penn State wrestling's Clay Steadman on collaborating with Cael Sanderson
    Jan 30 2026
    PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders are joined by Penn State wrestling general manager Clay Steadman on this episode. Steadman, a return guest, is a former PSU wrestler in his second year on the job.He shares his thoughts on working with Cael Sanderson and continuing to build the brand of the No. 1 wrestling team in the country.Steadman also offers some insight on a few of the factors that separate Sanderson, his assistants and the PSU wrestlers from others in the sport. Plus, Clay provides some interesting background on the creation of Cael's Cookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Reflecting on Penn State wrestling's huge win at Iowa and a 'Cael's Cookie' review

    Reflecting on Penn State wrestling's huge win at Iowa and a 'Cael's Cookie' review
    Jan 23 2026
    Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders look back on Penn State's 32-3 win at Iowa last week. Cael Sanderson's unbeaten Nittany Lions have won 80 consecutive matches heading into their weekend tests vs. Indiana (home, Friday) and Maryland (away, Sunday). PSU (9-0) also has six wrestlers in the No. 1 spot on the InterMat rankings. Plus, Jim provides a review of "Cael's Cookie" on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Previewing Penn State's Big Ten heavyweight tilt at Iowa and a a closer look at Cael's Cookie

    Previewing Penn State's Big Ten heavyweight tilt at Iowa and a a closer look at Cael's Cookie
    Jan 16 2026
    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
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    28 m
  • 75 consecutive wins and counting for Cael Sanderson's Penn State powerhouse. Who's next?

    75 consecutive wins and counting for Cael Sanderson's Penn State powerhouse. Who's next?
    Dec 19 2025
    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
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    32 m
  • Shane Sparks of the Big Ten Network on the greatness of the Penn State wrestling dynasty

    Shane Sparks of the Big Ten Network on the greatness of the Penn State wrestling dynasty
    Apr 3 2025
    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
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    30 m
  • Highlighting Penn State wrestling's showing at NCAAs

    Highlighting Penn State wrestling's showing at NCAAs
    Mar 25 2025
    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
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    55 m
  • Penn State wrestling chasing another NCAA championship

    Penn State wrestling chasing another NCAA championship
    Mar 19 2025
    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
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    37 m