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112 Episodes

40 minutes | May 22, 2023
Macchiavello wins the U.S. Open, a double shot of Hidlay-related news and guest host Tuffy Talk - NCS109
Hayden Hidlay didn’t check all the equipment, so Episode 109 starts off with an apology, an unnecessary one, but an apology nonetheless. Coach Pat Popolizio and Hidlay recharge the batteries and fire up the show. Tuffy Talk will also win the bid as a guest host for the second part of the show today. We’ll recap the U.S. Open as well as some other big news centering around the NC State wrestling family such as Michael Macchiavello heading right from the U.S. Open to the Pan Am Championships in Buenos Aires and not giving up a point. We’ll preview the U20 and U23 World Team Trials coming up the first weekend in June in Ohio. Macchiavello will head to Final X as well on June 10 in Newark, N.J. Hayden will also drop some information on his big news. Hayden will move over 1,400 miles from Raleigh to Fargo to take on a coaching position for former NC State assistant Obe Blanc at North Dakota State. The good news is Hidlay will only have to move one letter from anything he’s got embroidered - NC State to ND State. Tuffy Talk is our second segment. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
41 minutes | Mar 27, 2023
NCAA Championship Recap and a visit with 157-pound All-American Ed Scott - NCS108
Hayden Hidlay returns to Raleigh to recap the NCAA Championship performances with head coach Pat Popolizio on Episode 108 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. The featured interview for this episode is with 157-pounder and All-American Ed Scott. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.
27 minutes | Mar 14, 2023
Wolfpack NCAA Championships Preview - NCS107
Hayden Hidlay and Pat Popolizio preview the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from Pat’s house after Hayden had to reconfigure his schedule because he needed to lift. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
43 minutes | Mar 2, 2023
Pack gears up to host 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships - NCS106
Hayden Hidlay and Pat Popolizio sit down to break down the NC State Wolfpack’s prospectus at the upcoming ACC Championships this weekend. It’s not just big for qualifying, but the Pack also are serving as the tournament hosts this year. We’ll also recap the UNC dual first as well as some things for the Pack fans to know. Show Segments 0:45 - “Hayden, always great to see ya.” 2:20 - Casino Night on March 3 and Social Information. 4:45 - ACC Ticket information, because we have fans back! 5:45 - NCAA Social information & T-Shirt info. 6:50 - Hayden’s allergies have already hit. 7:40 - Recapping the North Carolina win. 18:00 - Previewing the ACC Tournament. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.
45 minutes | Feb 16, 2023
Wolfpack powers past Pitt, prepares for Heels (with Jarrett Trombley) - NCS105
After a big win at home vs. Pittsburgh, head coach Pat Popolizio joins host Hayden Hidlay on Episode 105 to talk about that as well as preview the upcoming dual with the Tar Heels of North Carolina. 125-pounder Jarrett Trombley is this episode’s featured interview. Show Segments 0:55 - Pat is always glad to see Hayden. 1:30 - Action Packed Weekend (including that big game last Sunday) 4:35 - Casino Night is coming on March 3 prior to the ACC Championships. 5:30 - The NCAA social information is also forthcoming. 6:04 - Looking back at Pitt and ahead to Carolina. 27:30 - Jarrett Trombley Interview SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
53 minutes | Feb 9, 2023
Popolizio Prepares for Pittsburgh - NCS104
The multi-talented Hayden Hidlay returns for Episode 104 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast with guests head coach Pat Popolizio and and true-freshman 149-pounder Jackson Arrington. Show Segments 1:02 - Hayden shakes off the rust and Pat claims he’s good for 4 a.m. podcast recordings. 3:40 - Pitching the ACC Championships here at Reynolds this year. 5:00 - Look at all the clovers! Casino Night information for the Wolfpack RTC. 9:30 - Giveaway information for the match! 11:40 - Where we’ve been since Episode 103. 14:30 - What’s Pop look for when competing against Pitt. 28:23 - Super Bowl Bonus Question. 30:00 - Pat asks Hayden about donuts. 32:30 - Jackson Arrington Interview. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
35 minutes | Jan 11, 2023
Coach Popolizio recaps the first semester of action - NCS103
Looking back at the first part of the season as Episode 103 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast rolls on with head coach Pat Popolizio and host Hayden Hidlay. Show Segments 1:00 - Coach Popolizio is always happy to see Hayden. 1:50 - First semester recap from Coach Popolizio. 3:30 - Collegiate Duals: NC State wins the Red Pool. 11:15 - Time off, meet travel problems. 12:30 - Hayden will take Tool as his long drive musical selection, then switch to … the Eagles? 14:25 - Looking at the win over Binghamton. 16:40 - F&M Open recap. 22:00 - Previewing Army West Point. 28:00 - New Year’s Resolutions? Hayden has a big announcement, and it’s not about Krispy Kreme. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
45 minutes | Dec 16, 2022
Pat Popolizio sings his favorite holiday hits and we meet Director of Ops Mackenzi Wood - NCS102
Wolfpack wrestling is coming off a trip to Las Vegas and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and now another challenge awaits as the Pack will head to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 19-20 for the Journeymen Collegiate Duals, which features nine Top 25 teams in the 12-team field. Join host Hayden Hidlay and coach Pat Popolizio to talk all things Pack wrestling and meet new NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Mackenzi Wood on Episode 102! Pat doesn't actually sing on this episode. Show Segments 0:45 - Welcome. Pat doesn't deviate much from his welcome. 2:20 - Runner-up at the CKLV and thoughts on the performance. 18:00 - Collegiate Duals Preview - Cal Poly and Lehigh on first day. 22:00 - Hayden's food quest in New Orleans. 26:00 - Pat and Hayden's Christmas questions. 32:15 - Mackenzi Wood Interview. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify
60 minutes | Nov 30, 2022
Looking ahead to CKLV and a chat with 197-pounder Isaac Trumble - NCS101
We move into December with Episode 101 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Hayden Hidlay will talk with NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio on the happenings in and around the program before getting with the show’s featured interview, 197-pounder Isaac Trumble. Show Segments 0:45- Welcome. Pat’s always happy to see his co-host. 1:30 - Recapping CMU and Illinois. 7:20 - Staying on campus for Thanksgiving to prep for CKLV. 8:08 - Thanksgiving Question: Too much hype and too little hype on food. 10:30 - Hayden trying to talk a big game on in-room scraps. 11:40 - Looking at the CKLV (with a hat tip to the show’s former host) 14:30 - Who’s going to CKLV and why. 25:00 - Some stuff Hayden’s doing, that he never thought he’d be doing. 27:18 - Question: How do you curb the medical forfeit problem. 29:15 - Trent’s Bonus Question: Best win and loss of Pat’s careers. 33:30 - Isaac Trumble Interview.
45 minutes | Nov 17, 2022
Episode 100 features 100 seconds of NC State Trivia with Coach Popolizio and heavyweight Owen Trephan - NCS100
It’s spanned five years, two hosts, dozens of guests, but just one head coach. We’ve finally made it to the milestone 100th episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Host Hayden Hidlay speaks with head coach Pat Popolizio to celebrate the mark and talk about the start of the season before getting to the show’s featured guest, heavyweight Owen Trephan. Show Segments 1:00 - Pat’s intro really has never changed, despite the host. 1:30 - Pat taking all the credit for Brian Reinhardt’s hustle on the first 97 episodes. 2:00 - Setting the stage for the episode. 5:15 - Recapping the App State win. 7:20 - Lock Haven and Nebraska wins at WrangleMania. 13:15 - Journeymen Collegiate Classic across town in Bethlehem. 18:00 - Previewing Central Michigan. 22:30 - 100 second wrestling trivia vs. Owen Trephan. 28:20 - Owen Trephan Interview. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INS
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31 minutes | Nov 2, 2022
App State on the horizon and meet new SID Jonas Pope - NCS99
Episode 99 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will get a recap of the U23 World Championships with Trent Hidlay’s performance, a wrestle-off recap and then looking ahead to the annual early-season dual with App State. Host Hayden Hidlay will also introduce Pack fans to new Sports Information Director Jonas Pope IV. Pope spent 16 years in the print world and is now working on the other side of the media world in Athletic Communications. Show Segments 0:30 - Regular folkstyle sleep patterns. 1:45 - Recapping the U23 World Championships. 4:10 - Looking back at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club function prior to wrestle-offs. 5:45 - Impressions of the wrestle-offs. 8:20 - Talking App State. 18:20 - What’s Pat’s deal with Halloween candy? 19:25 - Meet Jonas Pope IV.
41 minutes | Oct 12, 2022
NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
Episode 98 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back at you with head coach Pat Popolizio and 141-pounder Ryan Jack, an NCAA qualifier a year ago. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the show has a new host as five-time All-American and current Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Hayden Hidlay. Practice has started officially, so the season is here. What’s in store for the Pack this season?
41 minutes | Oct 12, 2022
NCAA qualifier Ryan Jack breaks in the show's new host, Hayden Hidlay - NCS98
Episode 98 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is back at you with head coach Pat Popolizio and 141-pounder Ryan Jack, an NCAA qualifier a year ago. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the show has a new host as five-time All-American and current Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Hayden Hidlay. Practice has started officially, so the season is here. What’s in store for the Pack this season?    SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
27 minutes | Sep 22, 2022
Preseason workouts, recruiting processes and talking schedules - NCS97
The show WILL go on as Episode 97 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is once again joined by head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. There’s been some news floating around about the status of said host, preseason, and the schedule.  Show Segments 1:00 - Preseason Week 3 is rolling on. 2:00 - Hey, the schedule is out! 4:00 - Where are we with the recruiting process? 5:30 - Who are the stellar hosts when it comes to hosting the recruits? 6:00 - Hosting the ACC championships! 7:30 - Wrestle-off information.  9:30 - Breaking down the schedule.  22:00 - Brian’s final show and the new host reveal! SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
26 minutes | Aug 11, 2022
The Show WILL Go On - NCS96
The show must go on as host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio are back for another episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.  Show Segments 0:50 - Welcome, we’re back and Pat isn’t going anywhere.  2:19 - Pat is entering his second decade in Raleigh. 3:25 - We’ve got a new staffer!  4:20 - Daycare facilities to be added to the wrestling room? 6:00 - What’s the month of August look like for Wolfpack wrestling and the new rules impact? 11:00 - Lineup discussion and training plans. 12:30 - Who has stepped up? 13:40 - Coaches would crush the athletes on the track! 14:30 - Trent Hidlay readying for U23 Worlds.  16:30 - The office is NOT a Starbucks, Hayden. 19:30 - Tariq Wilson did some wrestling. 21:00 - App State will kick off the home schedule on a Friday this year. 23:30 - The Golf Outing information.    SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
37 minutes | May 19, 2022
Coach Popolizio looks at the upcoming Trials and we meet three redshirts - NCS95
You typically don’t get a lot of coverage when you’re redshirting in college wrestling. Episode 95 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast will change that, highlighting three wrestlers who will be looking to attack the lineup next year after redshirting in 2021-22. Host Brian Reinhardt gets an update from head coach Pat Popolizio about the upcoming World Team Trials before sitting down with Derek Fields, Joey Milano and Brock DelSignore.  Redshirt Segments 19:00 - Derek Fields 26:00 - Joey Milano 31:00 - Brock DelSignore   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS
31 minutes | Apr 6, 2022
The Recap, the Super Senior Salute and the move to freestyle season - NCS94
After Brian Reinhardt and Pat Popolizio gave each other some time away from one another after the close of the college wrestling season, but now it’s time to kick up that glorious offseason wrestling content. It’s so good, it’ll make you crave more wrestling - which is just what we have. We’ll recap the Pack performance at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, look back at the careers of the Wolfpack’s six Super Seniors and break down what the next month of competition looks like for the freestylers.    And no, Pat will not be taking any bumps from giant mouse traps to get to the 30-minute mark.    SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
34 minutes | Mar 10, 2022
Another ACC Title and a look at the #PackMentality postseason prospectus - NCS93
It is postseason time on a brand-new episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. NC State head coach Pat Popolzio and host Brian Reinhardt recap the Pack's fourth straight ACC Championship, and then turn their attention to previewing the 10 NCAA qualifiers from NC State who will be traveling to Detroit for the 2022 NCAA Championships.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
26 minutes | Mar 2, 2022
ACC Tournament Preview with coach Pat Popolizio - NCS92
ACC Tournament Preview with Pat Popolizio and host Brian Reinhardt. Gonna quickly recap home wins against North Carolina and Virginia Tech before breaking down the NC State prospectus for the coming weekend in Charlottesville. Enough with the formalities, let’s get to the show.   SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS
41 minutes | Feb 16, 2022
Senior Night highlights weekend with Tar Heels, Hokies - NCS91
After a “quick” up and back to Pittsburgh where the fourth-ranked Wolfpack came home with a victory over the Pitt Panthers, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio are back at home talking about the warm weekend and the upcoming closing weekend with Senior Night vs. North Carolina and the rescheduled non-conference dual with Virginia Tech.    We’ll then talk with two seniors who have spent their time in Raleigh and will be honored against North Carolina - Ohio native Matt Fields and Pennsylvania native Jarred Papcsy.    SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.   Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
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