
Mat Chat with David Mirikitani
Mat Chat with David Mirikitani, a weekly podcast focused on wrestling rankings and other current events.
Episodes
69 episodes
Mat Chat Episode 163: Joseph Jeter college commitment announcement
David Mirikitani visits with Edmond North (Okla.) junior Joseph Jeter, who makes his college commitment announcement on Mat Chat today. Jeter was fifth in the 2024 U17 World Championships in Greco-Roman for Team USA.
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16:09

Mat Chat Episode 162: Clash of Dynasties
David Mirikitani talks with Ben Hatta, producer of the Clash of Dynasties, St. Edward vs. Walsh Jesuit docuseries; Clint Musser, Roger Chandler, Tadaaki Hatta, John Heffernan, Don Horning also interviewed.
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48:57

Mat Chat Episode 161: Matt Valenti
David Mirikitani talks with Matt Valenti of the University of Pennsylvania about the future of college athletics, in light of the House vs. NCAA decision, as well as wrestling at Penn and more.
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1:00:16

Mat Chat Episode 160: Mike Powell, BTS Chicago
David Mirikitani talks with Mike Powell of Beat the Streets Chicago about the great work being done for youth in Chicago, his transition from coaching to non-profit leadership and more
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1:04:02

Mat Chat Episode 158: Joe Dubuque
David Mirikitani speaks with Princeton head coach Joe Dubuque about the program, NIL, culture in the wrestling room, the upcoming season and more.
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53:51

Mat Chat Episode 157: Rob Koll and Tony Ramos
David Mirikitani speaks with North Carolina coaches Rob Koll and Tony Ramos about the program and more.
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57:30

Mat Chat Episode 156: Zack Esposito
David Mirikitani visits with Zack Esposito discussing his new position with USA Wrestling, Oklahoma State, moving to Colorado Springs and more.
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44:10

Mat Chat Episode 155: LaDarion and Jasper Lockett
David Mirikitani visits with U17 World champion LaDarion Lockett and Jasper Lockett discussing his journey to becoming a world champion and more.
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48:35

Mat Chat Episode 154: Chris Owens
David Mirikitani speaks with Director of Wrestling Operations for Idaho USA Wrestling Chris Owens about Idaho’s success in Fargo as they won their first-ever team title at the 2023 Junior and 16U National Championships and more.
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58:23

Mat Chat Episode 153: Adeline Gray and Nate Engel
David Mirikitani speaks with six-time world champion, two-time Olympian and 2023 World Team member Adeline Gray and Beaver Dam RTC coach Nate Engel about Adeline being a new mom, preparing for tough matches, support systems, gratitude and the g...
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57:22

Mat Chat Episode 152: Zane Richards and Bryan Medlin
David Mirikitani speaks with 2023 World Team member Zane Richards and IRTC Coach Bryan Medlin- Match against Thomas Gilman at Final X- Zane’s relationship with his faith (22 min in)- Preparing for Worlds and getting the most out of ...
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51:28

Mat Chat Episode 151: Bill Zadick, Joe Russell, James Green
David Mirikitani interviews National Freestyle Coaches Bill Zadick, Joe Russell and James Green about the U.S. Open, the Pan American Championships, wrestling rules and tactics, elite wrestler training and more.
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59:25

Mat Chat Episode 150: Jason Keck and Mario Flores
David Mirikitani interviews Coaches Jason Keck and Mario Flores about the 2023 Women's Nationals in Spokane and its top story lines, athletes and other women's wrestling issues.
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51:21

Mat Chat Episode 149: Andrew Alirez and Troy Nickerson
David Mirikitani visits with NCAA champion Andrew Alirez and head coach Troy Nickerson of Northern Colorado, discussing Alirez's win at the 2023 NCAAs as well as the Bears program. Photo: Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers Are Warriors
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Mat Chat 148: Joel Koester, Tulsa Sports Commission
David Mirikitani chats with Joel Koester, Director of Sports of the Tulsa Sports Commission, about the preparation by community for the 2023 Big 12 Championships and 2023 NCAA Div. I Championships
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1:01:09

Mat Chat Episode 147: Greg Warren
David Mirikitani visits with comedian Greg Warren, an All-American wrestler for Missouri. Warren and Mirikitani were high school teammates in Missouri, and talk about Greg's career on the mat and in comedy.
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1:02:56

Mat Chat Episode 146: Alex Clemsen
David Mirikitani and Maryland head coach Alex Clemsen talk about his Terps team, program development, skills for success, the importance of duals, a one semester sport and more.
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56:58

Mat Chat Episode 145: Tony Robie
David Mirikitani speaks with Virginia Tech head coach Tony Robie on his Hokie wrestlers, coaching philosophy, program development, length of season, promoting college wrestling and more.
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46:01

Mat Chat Episode 144: Lee Pritts
David Mirikitani chats with Arizona State assistant coach Lee Pritts on the Sun Devils wrestling team, the state of college wrestling, using experts to help programs and coaching concepts.
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57:03

Mat Chat Episode 143: Omi Acosta
David Mirikitani chats with Life University head men's wrestling coach, on his NAIA powerhouse team, his coaching philosophy and other topics.
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34:13

Mat Chat Episode 142: Emma Bruntil
David Mirikitani talks with Emma Bruntil on her wrestling journey, and a variety of issues within the sport.
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56:39

Mat Chat Episode 141: Lee Roy Smith, Ed Gallegos & Ethan Kyle of NWHOF Dual Meet Classic
David Mirikitani speaks with National Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Director Lee Roy Smith, Board member Ed Gallegos and Stillwater High School coach Ethan Kyle about the NWHOF Dual Meet Classic
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Mat Chat Episode 140: Josh Schamberger
David Mirikitani chats with @JoshSchamberger, President of @ThinkIowaCity, about the upcoming Men's and Women's Freestyle World Cup in Coralville, Iowa.
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