Let's Talk Wrestling Podcast

09/07/2025

Hi. It is . This is Joel Jesuroga. You know what to do.

Joel is from Pleasant Hill, IA and wrestled for the Southeast Polk Rams. He was a 3x placewinner, winning a state title as a junior. Joel began his career at the University of Iowa and had a successful couple years there. Prior to this past season, he decided to transfer to St. Cloud State, where he finished 2nd at the DII national tournament.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19Z9wdn4goneK1jjXmNWDB?si=q0E1T3oxTye6h2uwGT0D8A

🖥: https://youtu.be/H6MnCtvEfrs

03/07/2025

Ok...not trying to steal The Pin Doctors thunder or anything, but I found this article from The Standard Newspaper, Waukon from back in 2002 about the Central Youth Wrestling Tournament. Some fun names at the tournament.

Nearly 250 young wrestlers, grades kindergarten through 8th, participated in last weekends youth wrestling tournament held in the Central High School gymnasium. The tournament was organized and coordinated by Central coaches and local parents, and sponsored by the Central Booster Club. Money raised....

02/07/2025

What's up and Happy ! As Mr. Rogers always said: "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood." And it's been a pretty beautiful last several years for the UNK Wrestling team, winning a pair of national titles. Please welcome Loper Head Coach Dalton Jensen to the podcast!

Dalton is from Missouri Valley, IA, which is about as far west as you can get in Iowa before you cross the border into Nebraska. At Missouri Valley HS, he was a 3x placewinner and 2x state champ. Dalton started his career at Iowa State, where he was a national qualifier as a sophomore. He then transferred to Nebraska-Kearney, finishing as a 2x finalist and national champ for the Lopers. Dalton hopped on staff as an assistant coach in 2012, moved to associate head coach in 2015 and officially took over the program as head coach in 2016. As head coach, he has lead the Lopers to 2 national team titles, including one this past season.

🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PRDH54ZxnwoBFwRWmQKxX?si=7L73n3flRDyEW1jYQfc-pw

🖥: https://youtu.be/y91yhoDz-98

25/06/2025

Happy ! Another awesome guest on the pod today. I could write pages about this guy, but I'll just encourage you to go listen and/or watch. Please welcome Luther College Wrestling Head Coach Dave Mitchell!

Dave is from Riceville, IA, where he was recently inducted into the Riceville High School Hall of Fame. Dave went on to wrestle at UW-La Crosse and earned AA honors after placing 3rd his senior. Dave just finished up his 29th year as head coach at Luther College and he has built quite the résumé. Along with his tenure, his Train Like A Norseman camps and Luther College Open has become well known across the country.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eBhqqircmgmQ2q30CQ4cL?si=9xyS-GvTTsec2Zcgh3Tmqw

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9r8MeHiM3qs

18/06/2025

What's up everybody?! Happy ! I didn't realize I had back-to-back weeks of IC West Trojans, but I'm not complaining. Please welcome Nelson Brands to the podcast!

Nelson is from Iowa City, IA and wrestled for the Iowa City West Trojans. He shocked the wrestling world when he committed to the University of Iowa. As an Iowa wrestler, Nelson constantly battled, with everything culminating his junior year with a 5th place finish at nationals to earn AA status. Nelson recently accepted the head wrestling position at Iowa City Regina. He’s also turned into a mountain man, having climbed now 47 14ers.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26eTL73eMGHcxnL7ajdurh?si=sNKRR355T9iKm470qDa0BQ

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cwRFu2JcCK0

12/06/2025

Happy ! Just in the nick of time. 😏 Whatever. Don't judge me. Please welcome Hunter Garvin to the podcast!

Hunter is from Iowa City, IA and was an Iowa City West Trojan. He was a 4x state finalist and 3x state champion. Hunter took his talents to Palo Alto, CA to attend Stanford University. He’s taken it up a notch, as he’s a 2x AA for the Cardinal at 165 lbs. He’s also won a couple gold medals at the Pan Ams, one in freestyle in 2024 and one in Greco this past April where he also collected bronze in freestyle. Future is bright for this guy, both in wrestling and in life.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qqwN4t3L8NyVkql9EciuA?si=xHzjbZnHTs-jLZdLPGdoKw

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/h4A6GCCjFIk

08/06/2025

Thought I'd start this new week on the right foot with a fresh episode featuring Colton Wagner!

Colton is from Traer, IA, but attended Belle Plaine High School. Gotta show some love for the Traer roots! As a Plainsmen, Colton was a 4x placewinner and state champion his senior year. He wrestled collegiately for Wartburg and also majored in Biology. Colton went on to complete his degree at the University of Iowa and is now working in pediatric orthopedics at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. He also helps out at the Boys and Girls Club Youth Wrestling - La Crosse.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lbSqWvKmpmnC9SKeKqy2T?si=DE_belFWREmSNTRIdz0HWA

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/OMUI-idXcao

05/06/2025

Another week, another time I'm late on a podcast 🤦🏼‍♂️ Gotta love adulting, am I right?! Love the transparency in this next episode. I've been doing this for 3 1/2 years now. Sometimes I wonder why I continue to do this. And a main reason is because of people like Kolby Franklin. To help tell his story and allow him a platform to share his trials and tribulations so they might help another athlete who's going through adversity. Also, my guests keep me motivated and help me push through tough times. Whenever I hear some of the stuff these athletes and/or coaches have been through yet they still battle to make the best of the situation, it drives me to overcome any challenge I may be facing. And I hope the same rings true for my listeners. Alright, I'll get off my soap box. Please welcome Kolby Franklin to the podcast!

Kolby is from DuBois, PA and put together one heck of a career. He was a Fargo champ, a 3x Ironman placewinner, a prep state champion. He also won two college opens as a senior in high school. Kolby chose to attend the University of Iowa. However, after dealing with a series of neck injuries, Kolby decided to medically forfeit from the sport. Although his competing career came to an end, Kolby found a new passion in coaching, as he is now a coach at the Hawkeye Wrestling Academy.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eKgyjL8C7jIk5iyCch3XW?si=Qp6An7Z4TUyc-_o-RcsMlQ

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/oIK68dCMKNc

01/06/2025

What's up everyone? Last day of May and I got a little caught up with stuff that I wasn't able to post an episode until now. But I think you'll agree it was worth the wait 😏 Please welcome Jeremiah Moody to the podcast!

Jeremiah is from Cambridge, WI and started wrestling as a freshman in high school. By the time he graduated, he put together a real respectable career. He was named team MVP as a junior, team captain as a senior, placed at Fargo in both greco and freestyle while also capturing 3rd at the Wisconsin state tournament. Jeremiah attended the University of Iowa, where he became a four-year letterwinner for the black and gold. In 2018, he won the UWW Junior Nationals and took home gold at the Junior Pan Am Championships. Jeremiah is now a fitness professional, having been ATG certified. If you want more information on his services, you can find him on instagram at moodys.movement. I'll post his handle below.

Jeremiah Moody's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moodys.movement/

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oixCw7vA1ZMHsxkzeibkN?si=oPNs-dAfT0ienDl4tzOeAA

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/98CfvJdRsPA

22/05/2025

We're starting to get into the thick of camp season. Check this one out. Some elite technicians will be in attendance. Not to mention a coaches clinic with Nick Mitchell.

REMEMBER: SUMMER WRESTLING MAKES WINTER CHAMPS!

22/05/2025

What's up everybody? Here we are. Another . I'm starting to work on uploading previous episodes, so you may see some pop up here. Gotta love technology. 🤪 Anyway, please welcome Zach Sanders!

Zach is from Wabasha, MN and went to Wabasha-Kellogg HS. He won 5 Minnesota state titles and cemented himself as one of top recruits in the country. Zach attended the University of Minnesota and was the linchpin on some elite Gopher teams. He finished his career with 134 victories and became the seventh 4x AA in program history. After competing at the senior level, Zach joined his alma mater as an administrative assistant before transitioning into a coaching role and just finished up his second season as an assistant.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54isxVQN0Xh52cxOOc7XxW?si=F0WqXWLfSpS50bKuUF2_VQ

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/a50-mHQcE-o